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House Budget Bill Poses Threat to U.S. Solar Industry

5/24/2025

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The House of Representatives has approved a budget bill that threatens the U.S. solar industry by cutting residential tax credits and enforcing tight construction deadlines. With new tariffs on Southeast Asian solar cells potentially increasing project costs by 15%, the Senate now faces urgent discussions about the implications for energy security and dependence on foreign imports.

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The House of Representatives has approved a budget bill that threatens the U.S. solar industry by cutting residential tax credits and enforcing tight construction deadlines. With new tariffs on Southeast Asian solar cells potentially increasing project costs by 15%, the Senate now faces urgent discussions about the implications for energy security and dependence on foreign imports.