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New House Bill Threatens 330,000 Solar Jobs

6/6/2025

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SEIA Warns Jobs Threat

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) raises alarms over a new U.S. House bill that threatens to dismantle 330,000 jobs and $286 billion in investments, especially in solar power hubs like Texas and California. By slashing clean energy tax credits, the bill could spike electricity costs by $51 billion and stall our shift towards a greener future.

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Meta Partners for Energy

Meta Platforms is teaming up with Constellation Energy to secure the future of the Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois, extending its operations for two decades starting June 2027. This partnership will deliver 1.1 GW of nuclear energy, bolstering Meta's sustainability efforts and safeguarding over 1,100 jobs, as tech giants increasingly turn to nuclear power to meet soaring energy needs.

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SEIA Warns Jobs Threat

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) raises alarms over a new U.S. House bill that threatens to dismantle 330,000 jobs and $286 billion in investments, especially in solar power hubs like Texas and California. By slashing clean energy tax credits, the bill could spike electricity costs by $51 billion and stall our shift towards a greener future.

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