US EditionRepublican senators seek to change Senate bill clean energy tax, improve tax credits
- On Wednesday, Senate Republicans filed an amendment aiming to remove the planned excise tax on wind and solar projects set to take effect after 2027, led by Senators Ernst, Grassley, and Murkowski.
- GOP legislators found a surprise excise tax on wind and solar projects in the 940-page Senate bill, tied to requiring Chinese-free components, raising costs by 10–20% for unfinished projects by 2027.
- Rhodium Group estimates the excise tax would increase renewable project costs by 10–20%, with industry leaders calling it 'unprecedented and punitive' and warning it will drive up prices amid soaring demand.
- Ultimately, the Senate passed the bill 51–50 with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie, shifting action to the House for further decision-making.
- Next, House hardliners must decide whether to reject the Senate package or comply, aiming to send the bill to President Donald Trump by July 4.
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