March 11, 2017

Engine of Growth: The Extensions of Renewable Energy Tax Credits Will Power Huge Gains in the Clean Energy Economy



The REMI Policy Insight Plus model was utilized by the National Resources Defense Council to properly understand the positive impacts of the federal wind and solar tax credits on the U.S. economy. It was discovered through this groundbreaking analysis that these credits would create over 220,000 jobs as it adds almost $23 billion to the U.S. economy this year. Consumers will save money on electricity costs and new energy equipment as the wind and solar sectors continue their rapid economic growth.

NRDC – Engine of Growth Report [full PDF]