Kiggans Fights to Secure America’s Energy Future

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the Certainty for Our Energy Future Act, a bill to strengthen America’s energy independence and national security. Specifically, this legislation would responsibly reform clean energy tax credits by phasing out subsidies for advanced renewable technologies, while bolstering national security by imposing restrictions on foreign adversaries like China, Russia, and Iran. This bill would maintain investment certainty during the transition, promote innovation in emerging energy sectors, and support American manufacturers.

This bill was introduced alongside Representatives Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), David Valadao (CA-22), Mark Amodei (NV-02), and Dan Newhouse (WA-04).

“The Certainty for Our Energy Future Act is a critical step toward aligning our clean energy priorities with today’s economic and national security realities,” said Congresswoman Kiggans. “By responsibly phasing out subsidies for technologies like wind and solar and ensuring foreign adversaries like China and Russia can’t exploit American tax benefits, we are safeguarding both our energy independence and our taxpayers. Energy security is national security, and the bottom line is that in order to increase American energy dominance, we need to protect as much production and innovation as possible. I am proud to introduce this legislation and help secure America’s energy future!”

“Certainty for the energy industry is essential to securing American energy dominance, driving innovation, and lowering costs for consumers,” said Congressman Garbarino. “The Certainty for Our Energy Future Act provides the predictability businesses need to invest with confidence while protecting taxpayers from foreign threats. I look forward to working with my colleagues to responsibly deliver on the President’s energy agenda and meet our nation’s growing energy demand with a stronger, more secure energy future.”

“The Central Valley is leading the way in renewable energy production, and our communities deserve policies that provide stability and certainty for the future,” said Congressman Valadao. “The Certainty for our Energy Future Act preserves the clean energy tax credits farmers and energy producers rely on, while phasing out long-term subsidies for technologies that can now stand on their own. I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing this bill to expand domestic energy production and keep the door open for new technologies to grow and compete.”

“America’s path to energy independence must involve an all-of-the-above clean energy approach that puts American manufacturers at the center,” said Congressman Amodei. “By excluding foreign adversaries from tax benefits and prioritizing American innovation, we are one step closer to a more secure and self-reliant energy future.”

“The United States has the opportunity to lead the world in clean energy production while lowering costs for consumers,” said Congressman Newhouse. “By phasing out tax incentives supporting wind and solar projects, Congress can provide long-term certainty to utilities and investors. This legislation provides critical protections to ensure federal investments are not being utilized by foreign adversaries, including Communist China. I thank Rep. Kiggans for her leadership as we work to ensure American clean energy is safe, reliable, and affordable as new forms of energy emerge.

“CRES is grateful for the leadership of Reps. Kiggans, Garbarino, Valadao, Newhouse and Amodei on introducing the Certainty for Our Energy Future Act,” said Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions. “Right sizing policies in parallel with offering business and investment certainty is both critical and commonsense.  As America seeks to beat China in the global AI race, legislation like this strengthens our nation’s competitive edge while also ensuring American energy remains abundant and affordable.”

“We commend Rep. Kiggans for introducing the Certainty for our Energy Future Act,” said Frank Macchiarola, Chief Advocacy Officer, American Clean Power Association. “The Act ensures that we protect business certainty for projects currently under planning and development and offers a very constructive starting point for discussions on the clean energy tax credits. With electricity demand projected to increase by up to 50% over the next 15 years, we need an all-of-the-above energy strategy. This legislation helps provide a roadmap to lawmakers as they continue to address this important issue.”

“As electric companies work to meet growing customer demands for electricity and to strengthen our nation’s energy security, we must have policy certainty. We are grateful to Reps. Kiggans, Amodei, Garbarino, Newhouse, and Valadao for their ongoing leadership and for recognizing that clear timelines for tax credits and access to tools like transferability support investment in critical energy infrastructure, while helping to keep costs to customers as low as possible,” said Edison Electric Institute interim President and CEO Pat Vincent-Collawn. “We look forward to continuing to work with Reps. Kiggans, Amodei, Garbarino, Newhouse, Valadao, and other leaders in Congress as they deliberate on tax policy changes that could impact the costs customers pay for electricity.”

Background:

You can find the full bill text here.

The Certainty for Our Energy Future Act aims to achieve commonsense clean energy tax credit reform through the following:

Phase-out Wind and Solar Tax Credits

• The United States has made significant progress in deploying wind and solar technologies, driven in large part by decades of federal policy support, tax incentives, and private-sector innovation. These technologies have now reached a level of commercial maturity that allows them to compete effectively in the marketplace with limited government subsidies. 

• By phasing out eligibility for the clean electricity production and investment Credits for wind and solar facilities, this legislation ensures a responsible and predictable transition that preserves investment certainty in the near term while opening the door for emerging energy technologies to grow, compete, and contribute to a more innovative and resilient energy future.

Foreign Entity of Concern Prohibitions

• This bill seeks to safeguard U.S. energy manufacturing from malign foreign influence by restricting access to clean energy tax benefits for entities that are owned or controlled by governments of concern, including China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. 

• As these nations pose strategic and security threats to the United States, it is imperative that taxpayer-funded incentives not flow to entities under their control. By establishing clear definitions and a strong enforcement framework, this legislation reinforces the integrity of federal clean energy programs and strengthens America’s energy independence and national security.

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