PV Magazine has stated that the proposals under Section 201 are “dangerous and unreasonable.”
If you’re interested in solar energy, you have probably been following solar tariff issue that was brought before the International Trade Commission. Specifically, Section 201. One result of this nearly year long saga is that some solar construction projects are either being cancelled or put on hold, due to the uncertainty surrounding module prices and supply, which is potentially putting thousands of American jobs at risk.
Axium Solar strives to provide our customers with cost effective solar energy solutions. The proposed tariff would increase the cost of solar panels, and ultimately raise the price to go solar. We don’t think this is fair to consumers, who want to do the right thing for the environment and their bottom line by using clean, renewable solar power at their home or business.
As of this writing, the ITC has submitted a confidential report to Donald Trump The next step is a hearing on December 6, 2017, in Washington DC, where Robert Lighthizer (18th United States Trade Representative) will oversee the proceedings. Robert Lighthizer briefs the President of The United States on trade issues and can provide his recommendation regarding the solar tariffs.
You have a chance to share your comments with Robert Lighthizer, but there is not much time left! The deadline to submit comments for the hearing is Monday, November 20 at midnight, EST. Navigate here to submit your comments. (To read the comments of others, go here.)
Solar Section 201 Case – Frequently Asked Questions
Solar Energy is a form of renewable energy that is better for our environment than coal or other forms of emission-producing energy. It provides an environmentally friendly consumer option while helping homeowners to save money on their electricity bills. So far, one in fourteen homeowners have “gone solar” and the National Solar Jobs Census (2016) has reported that solar employs over 260,077 Americans.
In fact, the solar industry is growing faster than the rest of the United States economy and the Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that solar would remain the fastest growing occupation in America over the next ten years!
Source: The Solar Foundation
Of those 260,077 Americans employed in the solar industry, 137,133 of them are installers and 9,396 hail from the State of Texas. Note: click here to see how solar jobs break down by state. As you can see, solar positively impacts every state in the Union!
