Congress ignores clean energy credits in spending bill

Published December 7, 2016 6:39pm ET



Congress excluded clean energy tax credits from a short-term spending bill that must pass by Friday, forcing industry groups to turn to President-elect Trump and the next Congress.

“The expiration of these tax credits impacts both the residential and commercial markets, and is a punch to the gut to businesses and consumers who made energy-efficient investments,” said Doug Dougherty, president of the Geothermal Exchange Organization, which represents geothermal heat pump manufacturers. Congressional inaction “will threaten” tens of thousands of jobs due to Congress’ inaction, he added.

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