Rooftop Solar Supports Energy Independence
Rooftop Solar Supports Energy Independence
Residential rooftop solar’s critical role in our energy landscape
To support true energy independence, we need to give Americans control over their energy futures while generating enough power to meet demand. It’s anticipated that over the next decade, electricity demand in the U.S. will significantly outpace supply — growing 2% annually and 50% by 2050, according to new analysis — potentially leading to higher prices for consumers and increased strain on the grid. Our nation’s leaders have acknowledged the challenge of meeting this rising energy demand, as well as the importance of a reliable, diversified, and affordable supply of energy.
The Investment Tax Credit (ITC) supports building electricity fast, improving reliability and affordability
Residential rooftop solar is deployed quickly, while centralized power plants can take several years or even decades. The equivalent of seven nuclear plants of home solar came online in 2023 alone. This is electricity generated right where it’s being used, with no delays waiting for transmission lines or large power generation.Â
Our Mission
Why we need to support residential rooftop solar
Energy Independence and Cost Control
Residential rooftop solar provides resiliency and security and supports an energy-independent U.S., giving Americans the ability to take control over their energy futures and inflation-proof their energy spending by locking in long-term electricity costs.
Energy Independence and Cost Control
Residential rooftop solar provides resiliency and security and supports an energy-independent U.S., giving Americans the ability to take control over their energy futures and inflation-proof their energy spending by locking in long-term electricity costs.
Efficient Power Generation
Rooftop solar provides generation where electricity is consumed, limiting the need to build out new transmission lines and reducing strain on the grid while still helping us meet rising power demand. And because it’s built on rooftops, it doesn’t compete with farming or other land uses, nor does it interfere with natural gas and other power plants for space in the interconnection queues.
Efficient Power Generation
Rooftop solar provides generation where electricity is consumed, limiting the need to build out new transmission lines and reducing strain on the grid while still helping us meet rising power demand. And because it’s built on rooftops, it doesn’t compete with farming or other land uses, nor does it interfere with natural gas and other power plants for space in the interconnection queues.
Jobs in Solar
Nearly 50% of solar jobs are held by those working in the residential solar sector. Additionally, of all solar jobs in the U.S., more than 60% are in rooftop installation and project development.
Jobs in Solar
Nearly 50% of solar jobs are held by those working in the residential solar sector. Additionally, of all solar jobs in the U.S., more than 60% are in rooftop installation and project development.