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Lawmakers consider sustainable aviation fuel tax credit in EDGE overhaul
Summary
House Bill 500 would create a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) tax credit within the EDGE program, capping state support at $15 million per year and tying eligibility to large capital investments and job creation, with proponents pointing to Pittsburgh International Airport and regional demand.
The House Finance Committee considered a proposal in House Bill 500 to add a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production tax credit to Pennsylvania’s EDGE program, with a $15 million annual cap.
Representative Rob Mazzi outlined the SAF provision and said the credit would target projects that make substantial capital investments and create significant local employment. Under the bill as discussed, an eligible facility would make a $250 million capital investment and create at least 400 jobs to qualify for the $15 million annual credit cap.
Representative Mazzi told the committee SAF is “a drop in fuel that can be blended with traditional jet fuel and significantly reduce the carbon emissions for the aviation industry.” He said Pittsburgh International Airport has explored on-site SAF production and that Pennsylvania’s infrastructure and geography position the state to supply Mid-Atlantic and Midwest airports.
Committee members asked no substantive procedural questions during the hearing. Supporters characterized the proposal as a way to retain and expand energy-related manufacturing and fuel production jobs in the state; critics or alternative thresholds were not recorded during the testimony.
Discussion vs. decision: the hearing collected testimony and information; there was no committee vote. Chair Samuelson reiterated that HB 500 will be further considered at a committee meeting scheduled for May 7; members may file amendments before that date.
Next steps: the committee may consider amendments and further testimony before any vote.
