Arizona solar industry leaders watch policies closely as President-elect Trump returns to office

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Adam Klepp joins ABC15 Arizona as a multimedia journalist after stops in Yuma and Tucson.

Arizona consistently averages more sunny days than any other U.S. state, and using the power of the sun has turned into big business.Solar businesses have benefitted from government tax credits to grow their customer base, but with Republicans winning back Congress and the White House, some of those programs could be put in jeopardy.

But not one Republican voted for the IRA. Many cited the bill’s over-$700 billion price tag as too high amid high inflation.President-elect Trump also wants to implement tariffs, which solar business owners like John Mitman say could increase the cost of production for solar panels.“I think tariffs would really disrupt the market and limit our ability to invest in renewables,' Mitman said.

 

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