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Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Kathy Castor (FL-14) today reintroduced the Reclaiming the Solar Supply Chain Act to invest in domestic manufacturing of solar energy technology. According to the International Energy Agency, China is responsible for 80% of all solar manufacturing, a number that is projected to rise in coming years.
 
“Expanding our domestic solar energy manufacturing supply chain will create jobs and keep the U.S. at the forefront of clean energy technology and innovation,” said Dingell. “This is especially important to my home state of Michigan, which is a manufacturing hub and a national leader in groundbreaking clean energy research and advancements. Bringing these supply chains home and ensuring we’re not relying on our foreign competitors for critical components is a matter of national and environmental security. This legislation will invest in American workers, strengthening our economy and ensuring the U.S. remains competitive, all while combatting the climate crisis.”
 
“Solar power is a cost-saver for my neighbors in the Sunshine State and families across the country,” said Castor. “We must grow the solar manufacturing supply chain in America and not allow China to dominate the industry. The Reclaiming the Solar Supply Chain Act will create good-paying jobs and lower the cost of clean, affordable energy for families - and help meet the moral obligation to future generations to provide a livable climate.
 
This legislation would provide funding to eligible entities for construction of new facilities that manufacture solar components as well as retooling, retrofitting, or expanding existing facilities that manufacture solar components. Priority would be given to manufacturers that provide the greatest potential for domestic job creation and economic development in economically distressed regions. The bill authorizes $1,900,000,000 each fiscal year from 2024 to 2028.