“The grid needs these projects because of so much incremental demand from AI and digital computing. Renewables are here to stay. We compete on price. All we ask is an orderly wind down of the subsidies,” Jorge Vargas, CEO of Aspen Power, told Forbes when speaking about what’s at stake as Congress considers rolling back the Inflation Reduction Act.
His message was clear: clean energy isn’t going anywhere—but unstable policy threatens to slow it down just when the grid needs it most.
Aspen’s work in Pennsylvania proves what’s possible. Our 10 completed solar farms generate enough energy to power 8,500 homes and have already created over 800 local jobs. These projects provide income for rural landowners and bring new investment to local economies. But the proposed tax bill would strip away critical incentives, leading to halting construction, stalling job growth, and deterring long-term investment.
“We need a stable regulatory framework. Don’t take a wrecking ball to it. Use a scalpel,” Jorge said in the article. A thriving energy future for many communities and jobs depends on consistent policy.