{"id":11261,"date":"2022-06-13T18:19:23","date_gmt":"2022-06-13T18:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.empower-solar.com\/?p=11261"},"modified":"2022-06-27T20:31:31","modified_gmt":"2022-06-27T20:31:31","slug":"federal-solar-policy-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/empower-solar.com\/en\/blog\/federal-solar-policy-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Federal Solar Policy Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11267\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.empower-solar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wordpress-Featured-Image-1.png?resize=579%2C386\" alt=\"(left to right) rooftop community solar array, solar installers carrying solar panels, a Tesla Powerwall backup battery. Because of the new federal solar policy, the country could increase it's consumption of renewable energy, like solar. \" width=\"579\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/empower-solar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wordpress-Featured-Image-1.png?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/empower-solar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wordpress-Featured-Image-1.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/empower-solar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wordpress-Featured-Image-1.png?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/empower-solar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wordpress-Featured-Image-1.png?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A functioning, uninterrupted power grid is crucial for the health and safety of the American public. We\u2019ve witnessed the dire impact of power outages in both the freezing cold and the sweltering heat, resulting in casualties and fatalities. Recently, the war in Ukraine and extreme weather events have caused energy demand to exceed supply. Now is a critical time to bolster new capacity to meet the growing demand, and solar offers a clean, reliable solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the solar industry has been facing a shortage of cells and modules. The majority of American solar projects rely on imported modules from Southeast Asia. However, a recent investigation launched by the Department of Commerce is halting solar imports.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immediate action is needed to meet our country\u2019s growing demand for efficient, reliable energy. President Biden announced last week that he will be taking <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/statements-releases\/2022\/06\/06\/fact-sheet-president-biden-takes-bold-executive-action-to-spur-domestic-clean-energy-manufacturing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">executive action<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure a sufficient supply of solar modules. The goal is to strengthen domestic clean energy manufacturing capacity and deliver affordable energy to the American public.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>The President\u2019s action items:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allowing the Department of Energy to use the Defense Production Act (DPA) to expand domestic manufacturing of clean energy technology. This includes: solar panel components, building insulation, heat pumps, power grid infrastructure, and equipment for creating and using clean electricity-generated fuels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developing master supply agreements for domestically manufactured solar systems. Utilizing \u201csuper preferences\u201d consistent with the Buy American Act to boost \u201cMade-in-America\u201d clean energy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Putting a two-year pause on duties for certain solar imports from Southeast Asia without interfering with ongoing trade investigations by the Department of Commerce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lowering energy costs for Americans. This is done by permitting clean energy development on public lands, expediting reviews through the Department of the Interior, boosting community-based clean energy, and building domestic manufacturing for export.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supporting a diverse solar workforce with good pay and a free choice to join a union.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of last week\u2019s announcement, the country is on track to triple domestic solar manufacturing in the next two years. We welcome this important near-term relief for clean energy generation as the country faces rising prices and an energy crisis. A previous reliance on fossil fuels and a volatile global market prompted this. A stronger domestic clean energy arsenal is a win-win for Americans. We can boost the local economy, lower energy costs, and strengthen our grid. In addition, we can protect our environment and decrease reliance on foreign powers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now is the time to go solar. EmPower Solar can help electrify your home with zero down financing options to deliver savings from day one. Schedule a <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.empower-solar.com\/calendly-book-your-appointment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free virtual consultation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with our team of experts today.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A functioning, uninterrupted power grid is crucial for the health and safety of the American public. We\u2019ve witnessed the dire impact of power outages in both the freezing cold and the sweltering heat, resulting in casualties and fatalities. Recently, the war in Ukraine and extreme weather events have caused energy demand to exceed supply. 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