Protecting Solar Jobs and Savings
Slice of Energy Team
Jun 06, 2025
Key highlights
- PosiGen calls on the Senate to amend the House energy tax credit proposal.
- Nearly 300,000 jobs and $300B in investments at risk if credits are eliminated.
- Working-class families could lose access to affordable solar leasing options.
- Energy costs may increase by $51 billion without tax credit support.
- Rooftop solar remains vital for energy resilience and affordability
Notable Quotes
“ Immediately eliminating the energy credits in the way that the House bill does would punish businesses, increase energy costs, and shut out the very families who need this support the most. ”
Tom Neyhart, Founder at PosiGen
“ These credits have supported a resurgence in American energy manufacturing, created hundreds of thousands of American jobs, and helped millions of households keep the lights on. ”
Peter Shaper, CEO at PosiGen
“ We cannot afford to go backwards. Congress must ensure that we don't make the critical mistake of creating energy chaos that will hurt our economy and send American manufacturing back to China. ”
Kyle Wallace, VP of Policy, PosiGen & Chair at SEIA Residential Solar & Storage Division
Why This Matters
This call to action from PosiGen comes at a pivotal moment in U.S. energy policy. As Congress debates the future of federal energy tax credits, the potential rollback poses significant risks—not only to solar industry employment and manufacturing but also to the financial well-being of working-class families who rely on solar leasing to manage their utility costs. Eliminating these credits could reverse progress in clean energy access and economic equity. PosiGen's leadership emphasizes that maintaining these incentives is essential for sustaining energy independence, affordability, and growth in American green jobs.
