Stand-alone energy storage tax credit legislation introduced in both the House and Senate

By Kelly Pickerel | March 10, 2021

On March 9, U.S. Representative Mike Doyle (D-PA-18) was joined by Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL-16) and Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-03) in introducing the Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act. This bipartisan legislation would create a stand-alone investment tax credit (ITC) for energy storage technologies for utilities, businesses and homes.

article image 3.16.2021.jpg

“The Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act would encourage the use of energy storage technologies, helping us reach our climate goals and create a more resilient and sustainable future” said Congressman Doyle. “Cost-effective energy storage is essential for adding more renewable energy to the grid and will increase the resiliency of our communities. This bill would promote greater investment and research into energy storage technologies, bolster the advanced energy economy, and create more clean energy jobs.”

Read the rest of the story on solarpowerworldonline.com

Jonathan Young