This Reconciliation Bill Proposal Isn’t Just Misguided ... - CleanTechnica

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), led by president and CEO Abigail Ross Hopper, strongly criticizes the U.S. Senate's recently unveiled reconciliation bill proposal, calling it a direct attack on American energy, workers, and consumers. Hopper argues that the bill would severely harm industries that currently help lower electricity costs, boost U.S. manufacturing, and lead in new power capacity development. She warns that if the bill passes, it will result in higher power bills, job losses in factories, increased household energy expenses, greater reliance on foreign energy, and heightened risks of blackouts. SEIA emphasizes that the bill does not reform the energy system but instead sabotages it, urging lawmakers to consider the negative consequences for the economy, energy security, and everyday Americans. The association, which represents over 1,200 companies in the solar and solar-plus-storage sectors, advocates for policies that promote job creation, fair market competition, and the growth of affordable, reliable solar power. Founded in 1974,