Incentivizing Solar Deployment Act of 2021

3/9/2023, 5:47 PM

Incentivizing Solar Deployment Act of 2021

This bill extends the tax credit for the production of electricity from solar energy.

Bill 117 HR 5175, also known as the Incentivizing Solar Deployment Act of 2021, aims to promote the use of solar energy in the United States by providing financial incentives to individuals and businesses that invest in solar technology. The bill proposes a tax credit for the installation of solar panels on residential and commercial properties, as well as for the purchase of solar energy systems.

The tax credit would cover a percentage of the cost of the solar installation, making it more affordable for consumers to switch to renewable energy sources. The bill also includes provisions for grants and loans to help low-income households and communities access solar energy technology.

Supporters of the bill argue that increasing the use of solar energy will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create jobs in the renewable energy sector, and decrease reliance on fossil fuels. Critics, however, raise concerns about the cost of implementing the tax credits and the potential impact on the federal budget. Overall, the Incentivizing Solar Deployment Act of 2021 seeks to incentivize the adoption of solar energy technology in the United States in order to promote environmental sustainability and economic growth.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 5175

Introduced on
2021-09-03

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/3/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Incentivizing Solar Deployment Act of 2021

This bill extends the tax credit for the production of electricity from solar energy.

Bill 117 HR 5175, also known as the Incentivizing Solar Deployment Act of 2021, aims to promote the use of solar energy in the United States by providing financial incentives to individuals and businesses that invest in solar technology. The bill proposes a tax credit for the installation of solar panels on residential and commercial properties, as well as for the purchase of solar energy systems.

The tax credit would cover a percentage of the cost of the solar installation, making it more affordable for consumers to switch to renewable energy sources. The bill also includes provisions for grants and loans to help low-income households and communities access solar energy technology.

Supporters of the bill argue that increasing the use of solar energy will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create jobs in the renewable energy sector, and decrease reliance on fossil fuels. Critics, however, raise concerns about the cost of implementing the tax credits and the potential impact on the federal budget. Overall, the Incentivizing Solar Deployment Act of 2021 seeks to incentivize the adoption of solar energy technology in the United States in order to promote environmental sustainability and economic growth.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the production tax credit for electricity produced from solar energy.

Policy Areas
Taxation

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary9/17/2021

Incentivizing Solar Deployment Act of 2021

This bill extends the tax credit for the production of electricity from solar energy.


Latest Action9/3/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.