¶ Overview
In 2025, Bobby Charles publicly endorsed Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” and framed Trump’s national agenda as the agenda he wanted to bring to Maine. According to experts, the “One Big Beautiful Bill’s” repeal of clean energy tax credits would raise annual household energy costs in Maine and increase electricity rates statewide.
Energy Innovation warned that Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill’s” phase out of clean energy tax credits would reduce electricity generation capacity, raise energy prices for Maine households annually by $54 by 2030 and $80 by 2035, and raise gasoline costs by more than $700 annually by 2035. Center for American Progress also warned that the phase out of the tax credits also put more than 4,000 jobs at risk and raise the cost of living for Mainers.
¶ Bobby Charles Supported Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” Even Though Experts Warned It Would Increase Electricity Costs For Maine Households
¶ Charles Supported Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” Which Cut Clean Energy Tax Credits
¶ Charles Endorsed Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” And Framed Trump’s Agenda As Maine’s Agenda
October 2025: Charles Endorsed Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” And Framed Trump’s Agenda As Maine’s Agenda. According to Charles’ Facebook, “Congratulations to President Donald J. Trump on passing the Big, Beautiful Bill, a landmark win for the American people. This is what real leadership looks like: bold, unapologetic, and laser-focused on restoring strength, order, and prosperity. For too long, Washington gave us chaos. President Trump delivers results. This bill protects our borders, defends law enforcement, reins in reckless spending, and puts America First — where it belongs. Promises made, promises kept. The comeback begins now.”
[Facebook, Bobby Charles, 7/3/25]
October 2025: Charles Pledged Immediate Action To Implement Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” If Elected Governor. According to Charles’ Facebook, “Thanks to Janet Mills, you might not see President Trump’s tax cuts on overtime and tips until next year. Augusta Democrats always find a way to stall when it’s time to give back. As Governor, I’ll act quickly to deliver immediate tax relief to Maine families.”
[Facebook, Bobby Charles, 10/13/25]
¶ The “One Big Beautiful Bill” Cut Certain Clean Energy Tax Credits While Providing Tax Breaks To The Wealthy And Large Corporations
The Republican Reconciliation Bill Restricted The Ability Of Projects To Qualify For Certain Clean Energy Tax Credits. According to Utility Dive, "The bill restricts the ability of projects to qualify for the tech-neutral clean electricity 45Y production tax credit and 48E investment tax credit, shortens the timeline for those credits, and ends the 25D residential solar credit after this year. The 25E, 30D, 30C and 45W electric vehicle credits will terminate after Sept. 30. While clean energy advocates and congressional Democrats maintain that the final version of the bill goes too far in slashing IRA credits, some Republicans wanted to see more significant cuts." [Utility Dive, 7/3/25]
HEADLINE: “By The Numbers: Harmful Republican Megabill Favors The Wealthy And Leaves Millions Of Working Families Behind” [Center On Budget And Policy Priorities, 8/1/25]
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” Provided A Tax Breaks To The Wealthy And Large Corporations, And Raised Costs For Working Class Families. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, “The harmful Republican megabill gives huge tax breaks to wealthy individuals, businesses, and large corporations while leaving behind or raising costs for millions of working families.” [Center On Budget And Policy Priorities, 8/1/25]
¶ Energy Innovation And Center For American Progress Warned Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” Would Increase Energy Prices Or Maine Families And Put More Than 4,000 Jobs At Risk In Maine
¶ Energy Innovation: Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” Would Raise Power Prices, Increase Gasoline Costs, And Strain Household Budgets In Maine
Energy Innovation: Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” Reduced Cost-Effective Electricity Capacity In Maine And Increased Power Prices And Economic Risk. According to Energy Innovation, “The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ was signed into law by President Trump on July 4th after being passed by the United States Congress. The final text slightly modifies the version passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in June, adjusting the timeline for repeal of some energy tax credits, changing domestic sourcing requirements, and excluding the repeal of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency tailpipe rules, which the Senate Parliamentarian ruled could not be included in reconciliation. The bill will reduce additions of new, cost-effective electricity capacity in Maine, raising power prices for consumers and decreasing the state’s GDP and job growth in the coming years.” [Energy Innovation, Archived 1/20/26]
Energy Innovation: Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” Phased Out Clean Energy Tax Credits And Reduced Electricity Generation Capacity In Maine. According to Energy Innovation, “By quickly phasing out technology-neutral clean energy tax credits and adding complex material-sourcing requirements, the bill will significantly hamper the development of domestic electricity generation capacity. By 2035, we forecast a 0.24 gigawatt decrease in generation capacity in Maine due to the measures in the reconciliation bill.” [Energy Innovation, Archived 1/20/26]
Energy Innovation: Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” Would Drive Up Wholesale Electricity Rates By 13% By 2030 And 20% By 2035, And Wholesale Electricity Costs Would Increase From $310 Million To $370 Million In 2035. According to Energy Innovation, “The loss of low-cost renewables and the resulting increase in gas prices would increase electricity prices in Maine. We forecast that wholesale electricity prices increase by 13 percent by 2030 and 20 percent by 2035. Wholesale electricity costs in Maine would balloon from $310 million in 2035 with current policies to $370 million in the Senate scenario, a 19-percent increase over current policies.” [Energy Innovation, Archived 1/20/26]
Energy Innovation: Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” Would Increase Utility Bills By 3% To 4% And Raise Annual Energy Bills For Maine Households By $54 By 2030 And $80 By 2035. According to Energy Innovation, “Utilities are expected to pass these costs on to consumers; we forecast the bill will raise electricity rates by 3 to 4 percent for residential, commercial, and industrial consumers in Maine. Households in Maine will face significantly increased energy costs: We find $54 annual increases in household energy bills by 2030 and $80 by 2035.” [Energy Innovation, Archived 1/20/26]
Under Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” Annual Gasoline Costs Would Increase For Maine Households By More Than $700 By 2035. According to the Center For American Progress, “The average household would spend $723 more on gasoline annually by 2035. Maine is already experiencing utility rate increases, with Versant Power having raised residential electricity costs for the typical family by $7 per month in some districts in January, and then another $11 per month in April this year. The reconciliation bill would cause energy bills to rise even further.” [Center For American Progress, 6/10/25]
¶ Center For American Progress: Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” Targeted Clean Energy Tax Credits That Supported More Than 4,400 Jobs In Maine
HEADLINE: “Maine Families’ Cost Of Living Would Increase Under House Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act” [Center For American Progress, 6/10/25]
Center For American Progress: Clean Energy Tax Credits Targeted Under Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” Had Lowered Electricity And Gasoline Costs In Maine While Supporting More Than 4,400 Jobs. According to the Center For American Progress, “Clean energy tax credits lower electricity and gasoline costs and create hundreds of thousands of jobs by expanding energy supply in the United States. Cutting off these investments would raise energy prices, shut down energy production facilities, and reduce energy supply. These are the impacts in Maine: $5.3 billion in investment would be at risk, largely in solar. 4,493 jobs would be at risk.” [Center For American Progress, 6/10/25]