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Congressional Energy Bill: Solar Provisions in the Balance

September 24, 2007Federal support for solar energy is at a critical turning point - and we need your help.

The US Congress has just begun final negotiations to reconcile the House and Senate versions of the vital 2007 Energy Bill that the respective chambers passed earlier this year.  This bill represents our biggest opportunity yet to jumpstart solar energy in this country.

The 2007 Energy Bill has the potential to extend for up to 8 years the 30% federal investment tax credit (ITC), currently set to expire at the end of 2008, and to eliminate the $2000 tax credit cap on residential installations.  Extending the investment tax credits over a longer period will give the solar industry the market certainty it needs to make long-term investments and create local jobs.  And eliminating the cap on residential installations will make this clean, renewable energy more affordable to many more people.

We want as many Members of Congress as possible to support solar in the current energy bill negotiations. The more people who let Congress know what’s important, the more likely it is that the final Energy Bill will contain strong solar incentives.

Please send an email to your legislators, asking them to insist that strong solar incentives stay in the energy bill.   It’s that important.

Click here to learn more, and to take action to ensure the future of our Solar Nation!