Dow Corning and leading solar energy companies call for policies to make America a 21st century solar power
“Solar energy is a clean, efficient and readily available technology that with the right support could help transform America’s energy, environmental and economic future. To make America a 21st century solar power, we need smart and effective government policies from Congress that will help the private sector grow, thrive and create thousands of new jobs,” said Dow Corning Chairman, President and CEO Stephanie A. Burns.
During the visit, Dow Corning and representatives from several of its leading solar technology customers met with key members of Congress and the Administration. They delivered to policy makers a Four Point Policy Plan that outlines the steps needed to encourage the adoption of solar energy technologies and support a new renewable energy manufacturing sector in America. The plan calls on Congress and the Obama Administration to:
- Enact a broad federal legislative and regulatory package, designed to encourage the rapid growth of a viable renewable energy industry and encourage consumer adoption.
- Increase investments in research and development to support innovation in solar energy technologies.
- Increase renewable energy-related education, training and job creation.
- Establish the federal government as a leader in the utilization of clean energy technologies.
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