WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following is a statement from Ray Long, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), following House passage of the reconciliation bill:

“Today’s vote represents a missed opportunity to sustain momentum towards strengthening American energy security, lowering energy costs for families and businesses, and unlocking hundreds of thousands of new, good-paying jobs across the country.

“We are in a global race – not just for clean energy leadership, but for dominance in the technologies that will define the future, including artificial intelligence. China is aggressively investing in clean energy and digital infrastructure because they understand that energy security and economic competitiveness go hand in hand. This bill should have matched that urgency.

“Despite this setback, the clean energy industry remains committed to building the future. We’re already driving more than $300 billion in private investment, delivering reliable power, and creating jobs in every region of the country. Stable tax policies would have allowed us to do even more.

“We’re deeply grateful to the members of Congress who stood up for American innovation, affordability, and energy security. And we will continue to work with leaders on both sides of the aisle who believe that our energy strategy must include every tool we have – wind, solar, storage, and all technologies that move our country forward.”

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Senior Vice President, Communications
American Council on Renewable Energy
genco@acore.org

Dylan Helms
Manager, Communications
American Council on Renewable Energy
helms@acore.org

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