This week, as the Senate deliberates on the House settlement bill, the solar industry is seeking any clues to indicate that the significant cuts proposed in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) may be eased in the final version.

On June 4th, Utah Senator John Curtis published a column in the Texas News seeking a "surgical knife and hammer" settlement, particularly regarding IRA incentives. Senator Curtis stated that while he agrees that certain parts of the IRA should be reduced, other parts still support strategic energy assets and a strong domestic economy.

To achieve President Trump's goals, we must include all energy sources in the solution. If we cut off any of these energy sources too early - or cut off energy supplies without reasonable and responsible measures - we not only face the risk of failing to achieve our energy goals, but also endanger our economy and national security, "Senator Curtis wrote.

SEIA's analysis of states found that the current version of the budget bill could lead to the closure or cancellation of 331 factories and erase $286 billion in local investments in American communities.

SEIA will organize "Save Main Street Solar Action Day" for residential solar installers in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, June 17th.