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Solar installers warn of layoffs after federal residential tax credit ends
Summary
Installers told the committee that the federal residential solar tax credit’s elimination and tighter commercial-start rules will create a sharp post-deadline drop, putting thousands of installer jobs at risk and prompting requests for a state 'soft landing' rebate program.
Installers and industry groups told the House interim panel that the end of the federal residential tax credit and the rapid changes to commercial tax-credit rules are producing an immediate business shock that could cost jobs across Oregon.
Tristan Kinsey, director of sales and operations at Earthlight Technologies, described a surge in sales after the federal change was announced and said the company is now at a "cliff," with install schedules full for the year and an…
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