Thread by @grantstern

An obscure solar energy firm linked to the Koch network threw a roadblock up at the Department of Commerce that is halting solar panel installation around the country.

Have you had trouble getting a solar panel installation recently?

LMK.

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cnn.com/2022/05/06/pol…

That is a LOT of cancellations.

"A survey in late April by the Solar Energy Industries Association, a non-profit trade association, found 318 solar projects in the US had already been delayed or canceled, and several CEOs told CNN they expect more to follow."

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Instead, we'll see only 10 gigawatts installed, which is 63% less clean power.

"This year was supposed to be a banner year for US solar growth. Independent energy research firm Rystad estimated the US would add another 27 gigawatts of solar energy this year."

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Instead of ramping up solar production, the Auxin complaint has it backsliding, badly.

"The US would have to install around 50 gigawatts of solar photovoltaic capacity each year from 2022 to 2030 to keep Biden's goal on-track, according to Ortega's analysis."

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"A bipartisan group of 19 senators wrote to Biden this week asking for an expedited preliminary decision on the investigation... At a recent hearing, Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen, a Democrat, pressed Raimondo on her "very serious concerns" about the investigation."

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