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Solar & Storage Industry Statement on Bipartisan Permitting Reform Bill Passing First Procedural Vote

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Solar & Storage Industry Statement on Bipartisan Permitting Reform Bill Passing First Procedural Vote

WASHINGTON D.C. — Following is a statement from Tim Pawlenty, CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) on the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA) clearing its first procedural hurdle in the U.S. Senate:

“Americans urgently need lower energy costs, a better electric grid and more energy made in the U.S.A. This bipartisan legislation delivers all three.”

Today, more than 300 solar and storage companies wrote to Congressional leadership urging swift passage of BAAJA. New SEIA analysis shows that BAAJA could unlock 167 gigawatts of additional solar capacity between 2028 and 2035, bringing solar to over 18% of U.S. electricity generation by 2035. The analysis finds that the bill’s reforms could reduce cumulative power sector CO2 emissions by approximately 20% and avoid $54 billion in public health damages.

About SEIA®: The Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA) is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy. SEIA works with its 1,000 member companies and other strategic partners to fight for policies that create jobs in every community and shape fair market rules that promote competition and the growth of reliable, low-cost solar power. Founded in 1974, SEIA is the national trade association for the solar and solar + storage industries, building a comprehensive vision for the Solar+ Decade through research, education and advocacy. Visit SEIA online at www.seia.org and follow @SEIA on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.



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