Guest Opinion: Keep the 25D solar credits
by Kenny Pfannenstiel
Utah, with its abundant sunshine and commitment to energy independence, stands on the cusp of a significant economic boom thanks to solar energy. Beyond the environmental benefits, investing in solar means a direct and tangible boost to the stateâs job market, creating diverse opportunities that span from installation to advanced manufacturing and research.
The numbers speak for themselves. Utahâs solar industry supports over 5,200 solar jobs and is home to 164 solar companies, including many locally owned rooftop installers and small businesses. Rooftop solar creates 6x more permanent jobs per megawatt than utility-scale solarâjobs that are local, high-quality, and cannot be outsourced. With a multi-year 25D extension and a clear glide path, Utah can build on its momentum and create even more jobs in clean energy, construction, and manufacturing. Without 25D, Utah risks business closures and the loss of local jobs in a high-growth sector.
Which is why eliminating 25D energy credits in the Big, Beautiful Bill in Congress is so concerning...
We ask that Senator Curtis continue his leadership in negotiating a bill that include 25D residential energy credits at parity with other credits. Eliminating 25D now would jeopardize Utahâs clean energy progress and cost the state jobs, investment, and energy leadership. (Read More)
News Release
Gov. Cox directs H.B. 267 referendum to be submitted to voters at 2026 general election
Gov. Cox today issued an executive order directing that the referendum regarding H.B. 267, the Public Sector Labor Union Amendments, be submitted to the voters at the 2026 General Election on November 3, 2026. This directive is required by statute, and follows Lt. Governor Hendersonâs declaration on June 21, 2025 that a referendum petition challenging H.B. 267 garnered a sufficient number of voter signatures.
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