U.S. Senators are the “Last Stand” on Saving Jobs, Lower Bills for Pennsylvanians
PITTSBURGH, June 5, 2025 – Pennsylvania consumers, businesses and clean energy advocates today called on Senators Dave McCormick and John Fetterman to defend clean energy tax incentives in the tax and budget bill currently being debated in the U.S. Senate. New analysis cited by Energy Innovation showed repeal of federal clean energy tax credits will impact over a billion dollars in clean energy investment – with another billion-plus already announced – and thousands of jobs for Pennsylvanians while spiking electric bills that are already too high. The Keystone State has benefited from a clean energy boom in solar, wind, battery and transportation development that has led to healthier, more sustainable communities.
“Senators Dave McCormick and John Fetterman know the road to energy innovation runs through Pennsylvania, and they are the last stand against Congressional action that would rip away the clean energy investments powering our future,” said Mike Zimmerman, senior attorney, electrification, EDF Action, Pittsburgh. “From the solar boom in the collar counties of Philly to next-generation battery manufacturing in Turtle Creek, clean energy is fueling jobs, increasing our tax base, and saving us money on our electric bills. If past is prologue, Pennsylvania will continue to lead in energy development across the U.S. but only if our senators help ensure that clean energy remains the keystone that closes the gap to energy dominance.”
“After working in the solar industry for the past five years, I’ve seen that most people only decide to install solar if the economics make sense,” said Aaron Nichols, solar policy and research specialist, Exact Solar. “Thanks to the federal clean energy tax credits, the economics make sense more than ever. People are choosing to go solar all over the country. The energy transition isn’t one big movement, it’s made up of thousands of small decisions that business owners, nonprofit and school boards, and homeowners take if the numbers make sense. If we want to see a clean energy future for our children, we must continue making it easy for ordinary Americans to choose solar.”
“Pennsylvania would be one of America’s biggest losers if federal clean energy tax credits are repealed – make no mistake, the state would lose tens of thousands of jobs and its families and businesses would be forced to pay higher energy bills if this bill passes,” said Robbie Orvis, senior director, modeling and analysis, Energy Innovation. “Clean energy is cutting costs in the face of inflation and keeping the lights on as electricity demand soars while domestic manufacturing rebounds for the first time in decades – building true energy independence. But Pennsylvania won’t stay in the race if the Senate blocks access to clean energy – the math simply isn’t there.”