House Passes Bill That Could Hurt Solar Power—What It Means for You and America’s Energy Future
- Joe Corpus
- May 23
- 3 min read
Yesterday morning, lawmakers in the U.S. House passed a new bill that would make it much harder to expand and support solar energy across the country. At the same time, the president has said there’s a national energy emergency and that America needs more power than ever—especially to support new technology like artificial intelligence (AI), data centers, and factories that make products here at home.
Why Energy Matters for AI and Factories
Experts say that as AI and big computer centers grow, the country needs a lot more electricity to keep them running. In fact, by 2026, the world’s data centers are expected to use twice as much electricity as they do now, and the U.S. will use a big chunk of that power. Studies show that to keep making things in America and stay ahead in technology, we need a strong and reliable energy system.
How Solar Power Helps
Solar energy is one of the fastest-growing ways to make electricity in the U.S. In 2023, solar power made up about 5% of all the electricity used in the country, and that number is expected to keep growing. Solar panels help make the power grid stronger and help the country rely less on other types of energy.
Why the New Bill Is a Problem
Even though the government says we need all the energy we can get, this House-passed bill will, if it becomes law, slow down solar power growth. This doesn’t make sense, because solar is a big part of how we can make more electricity and keep costs down. If we don’t use solar, it will be harder to keep up with the demand for power from AI, data centers, and factories. This could hurt America’s ability to compete with other countries in technology and manufacturing.
How This Could Affect Homeowners and Everyone Else
Higher Energy Bills: If solar power becomes harder to get, families could pay more for electricity.
More Blackouts: Solar and storage helps keep the lights on when there’s a lot of demand. Without it, blackouts could happen more often.
Less Energy Independence: Homeowners with solar panels can make their own power. If solar is limited, people will have to rely more on big power companies.
Jobs and Economy: The solar industry creates a lot of jobs. If solar slows down, people could lose their jobs.
Environmental Impact: More reliance on fossil fuels means more pollution and worse air quality.
Bottom Line
The government says we need more energy, but this bill that passed the House is making it harder to use one of the best sources—solar power. If it becomes law, it could hurt American families, make blackouts more likely, and slow down our progress in technology and manufacturing. To keep up with the future, we need to use all kinds of energy, including solar.
Thinking About Solar for Your Home? Now Is the Time to Act!
If you’ve ever wondered about solar and would like to see how solar and storage could pencil out for your home, now—more than ever—is the time to look at it. Government incentives currently help make home solar more profitable, but these benefits may soon change if the new bill becomes law.
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