Chris Hopper is cofounder and CEO of Aurora Solar, a cloud-based solar design and sales platform
The Senate is expected to vote this week, with President Trump pushing to pass the bill by July 4. We’re at a critical juncture, and the potential ramifications are far-reaching. The decisions made in Washington now will shape the trajectory of America’s economic and energy leadership for decades to come. The OBBB, as currently written, will effectively cede leadership of the solar industry to China. Global demand for solar isn’t slowing down, and if the U.S. steps back, others will take our place.
At a time when consumers want more control over their energy and the demand for electricity is at an all-time high, energy independence is more important than ever. This bill moves us in exactly the wrong direction. Our leaders and lawmakers have to push back, advocate for a forward-thinking energy policy, and defend the future of resilient, affordable, and accessible power for all.
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