South Dakota Impact

The 30 Million Solar Homes Initiative leverages new and existing federal programs to spark investment that would power one in four American households, with rooftop and community solar.

400

Megawatts of new solar capacity.

5000

Good, new solar jobs created

85000

New solar homes, including

59000

New solar homes in marginalized communities

313 thousand

Metric tons of global warming pollution eliminated over the first five years

$155 million

Reduction in electric bills over the first five years

$462 million

New federal funds invested into local solar energy

Your U.S. senator and representative or delegate can advocate for 30 Million Solar Homes’ policies.

A requirement that at least 75 percent of total federal investment in this initiative benefits low- and moderate-income communities, environmental justice communities, and others with inequitable access to local solar.
Restoration, extension, and democratization of the Investment Tax Credit to provide a direct pay option for distributed solar projects and a 30% credit.
Substantially increased investment in low-income energy assistance and weatherization programs, including rooftop and community solar.
New financing programs including a national green bank, Clean Energy Victory Bonds, and loan loss reserves.
Substantial expansion of federal grants and loan guarantees for schools, rural businesses, tribal communities, and community solar projects.
Virtual permitting, a national solar marketplace, rules supporting net metering and community solar requirements, and other market-boosting policy supports.
Support for solar workers and small business owners from underrepresented groups.

Estimates for new jobs at the district level reflect where the work will occur, not where the workers might live.