BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The federal spending bill that President Trump signed into law on July 4 eliminates the long-standing 30 percent federal income tax credit for residential solar systems at the end of 2025.

The cuts threaten a sector that has grown into a pillar of the state’s economy. About 16 percent of the electricity generated in the state comes from solar. Overall, more than 18,000 people in Vermont — 6 percent of the workforce — hold clean energy jobs, according to a 2024 report from the Department of Public Service.

Darren Perron spoke with Seven Days’ Kevin McCallum, who reported on the potential impact of the cuts in this week’s issue.

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