07/08/2025
This Fourth of July, the need for energy independence has never been more clear. We are so glad you are fighting for it with us. Thank you for being a solar champion. None of SUNโs work would be possible without you.
Because youโve taken action for solar โ whether itโs calling your legislator, activating your network, writing a letter to the editor at your local news outlet, showing up for a lobby day, making a donation, or volunteering for SUN, the solar community has made our voice heard in the last six months. Despite yesterday's decision by Congress to repeal critical solar policies, we all know the truth: the solar revolution can be slowed, but it cannot be stopped.
Hereโs a bit of what weโve accomplished together this year so far:
More than 100,000 emails to federal and local legislators in support of solar
2,500 calls to Congress in support of solar
72 constituent meetings between solar supporters and their federal lawmakers
10 in-person solar constituent meetings in Washington D.C. with federal lawmakers
44 media placements advocating for solar policies in local and national outlets
Despite these efforts and Americans' overwhelming support of solar energy, the bill Congress passed yesterday is a short-sighted and reckless budget that repeals tax credits for solar homeowners at the end of the year. This will put energy freedom out of reach for many families, make electricity more expensive for everyone, and kill hundreds of thousands of jobs. But we know that energy freedom means freedom from ever-increasing energy bills, freedom to choose where your energy comes from, and freedom from blackouts and power outages. Together, we will turn this short-term loss into long-term victory โ we will keep fighting for energy freedom until we prevail.
Thank you again for fighting with us. Learn more about the work youโve done as one of our solar superheroes in our latest blog.
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From our solar family to yours, we wish you a wonderful Fourth of July with plenty of family, fireworks, food, and of course, SUN!
With gratitude,
The Solar United Neighbors Action Team