RAISE the Roof Bill Would Add Roof-Integrated Solar to Solar Investment Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representatives Mikie Sherill (NJ-11) and Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09) introduced the Revamping Appropriate Incentives for Solar Energy for (RAISE) the Roof Act, which clarifies and expands the solar investment tax credit (ITC) to include integrated solar roofs. This move would maximize the positive climate and economic impacts of the next generation of solar energy technology.
Senator Jon Ossoff (Ga.) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.
“If we want to take meaningful action towards addressing the climate crisis, the future must be powered by clean energy. Solar energy is a great alternative that needs to be made more accessible to more Americans. The RAISE the Roof Act does just that,” said Sherrill in a written statement. “Clarifying and expanding the ITC to include new integrated solar roofing technology will make solar adoption easier and more available to more American families."
Sherrill said there is a unique opportunity to grow the clean energy sector, create jobs in the U.S., and make it easier for consumers to access renewables like solar, all while fueling the recovery from the economic crisis caused by the pandemic.
“This bill will make it more affordable for all Americans to install rooftop solar panels, saving them money on their electric bills and boosting renewable energy production nationwide,” said Ossoff. “I will continue leading Senate efforts to scale up renewable energy production.”