The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is sounding the alarm about a federal reconciliation bill that could threaten the future of the solar and energy storage workforce in the United States. According to new data released by SEIA, the bill—recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives—could lead to significant job losses across the country if the Senate fails to amend key provisions related to clean energy tax credits.
In a newly published state-by-state analysis, SEIA outlines the potential impact of the House-passed rollback of clean energy tax incentives. Among the states facing the most serious consequences is Texas, which could lose 34,100 solar and storage jobs by the year 2030. The Lone Star State, known as the fastest-growing solar market in the nation, has also emerged as a leading hub for solar manufacturing activity. As noted by Solar Power World, Texas is currently home to at least eight solar panel manufacturers, four inverter manufacturers, and six companies producing mounting systems.
That growth is now in jeopardy. “Lost jobs in every single state are a recipe for disaster for American families, businesses, and the U.S. economy,” said SEIA president and CEO Abigail Ross Hopper. “From Texas and California to Florida and Illinois, lawmakers will put Americans nationwide out of work if this legislation becomes law, plain and simple. Axing energy jobs means shuttered U.S. factories, canceled local investments, and energy shortfalls nationwide. We hope that U.S. Senators won’t let their constituents lose their livelihoods on their watch.”
According to SEIA’s national data, more than 330,000 solar and storage jobs—both current and projected—are at risk across the United States if the reconciliation bill becomes law in its current form. The data also suggests the bill could cause the closure or cancellation of up to 331 manufacturing facilities and erase a staggering $286 billion in local investment.
The job losses are expected to be felt most acutely in states with a strong clean energy presence. In addition to Texas, states like California, Florida, and Illinois are projected to take major hits. Interestingly, the majority of job losses would occur in states that voted for President Trump in the 2024 election, according to SEIA’s findings.
The core issue lies in the House’s proposed scaling back of key clean energy tax credits, which have been instrumental in driving growth across the solar and storage industries. These credits have fueled both job creation and investment in domestic manufacturing, making them essential tools in the push for energy independence and economic development.
SEIA Urges Senate to Revise Bill to Protect Clean Energy Tax Credits
SEIA is urging the U.S. Senate to make critical revisions to the bill before it advances any further. The association argues that preserving clean energy tax credits is vital not just for environmental goals but for sustaining high-quality jobs, enhancing American energy security, and maintaining global competitiveness in the renewable energy sector.
As the Senate takes up the bill for consideration, all eyes will be on whether lawmakers will act to protect the nation’s growing clean energy economy. SEIA continues to advocate for changes that would keep America’s solar and storage industries on a stable path forward, while ensuring that thousands of workers and local communities are not left behind.