Why Climate Remains Partisan Policy. It’s not lost on me that climate is a bipartisan polling topic but remains deeply partisan when it comes to passing in Congress. The conservative or libertarian argument for energy policy is clearly obvious while also being a great tool to offset inflation. Energy inflation topped 40% in the latest release and when it comes to solar, the fuel cost remains consistently free for the life of the asset, passing that cost through to consumers is good for everyone. Ultimately there are two things I see as the most pressing for Congress on solar and storage policies, first is a robust and permanent tax credit structure. Second is consistent and predictable supply chain systems that eliminate volatility as much as possible. Biden could do something about the latter, using some version of emergency proclamation that grants the executive branch legitimate powers to act. It’ll be up to Congress to act on the tax credit.
- Reuters: U.S. Senate Democrats urge Biden to declare climate emergency
- Axios: Europe heat wave turns deadly as France and U.K. brace for hottest days on record
- Utility Dive: Puerto Rico’s electricity rates have nearly doubled since 2020 – IEEFA
- Solar Power World: GAF Energy to start second solar shingle manufacturing plant in Texas
- Energy Storage News: Massachusetts authorities host public comment hearings for 800MWh of battery storage
- PV-Magazine: Solar panels power the James Webb telescope
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Best, Yann