Congress Slashes Support for Clean Energy—Jeopardizing Jobs and Raising Costs

In a stunning reversal of federal climate progress and support for affordable energy growth, Congress has passed the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill”—a sweeping energy package that hands major concessions to the fossil fuel industry while gutting key supports for clean energy. Among its provisions, the new law quickly sunsets the 30% federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for homeowners to go solar, a key incentive that has supported millions of households in adopting rooftop solar. 

Vote Solar Executive Director, Sachu Constantine, issued the following statement:

“This law is a major blow to America’s energy economy, pulling critical support from families, workers, and small businesses who are driving the clean energy transition from the ground up. By eliminating the 30% federal solar tax credit for homeowners, this new bill threatens tens of thousands of local jobs, puts rooftop solar out of financial reach for millions, and undercuts national energy and climate goals just as we need to accelerate progress. The fallout will be felt across the country—from shuttered solar businesses and local job losses to higher energy bills and fewer choices for consumers. But while Congress may be retreating from climate leadership, states still have powerful tools to lead the way. Legislators and regulators can take bold action—by expanding solar access, protecting fair compensation, investing in clean energy jobs, and holding utilities accountable—to ensure solar remains within reach for all. While federal leaders retreat, we must double down. The path to an affordable, clean energy future now runs through statehouses and utility commissions across the country.”