Dan Newhouse (R-WA)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the meaning and eligibility of energy communities for purposes of the increased renewable electricity production and increased clean electricity investment credit rates.
A Republican bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It aims to expand the definition and eligibility of energy communities. These changes specifically target the increased renewable electricity production and increased clean electricity investment credit rates. The legislation was introduced by Mr. Newhouse and others. It includes specific effective dates for the changes made to the code.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?
The bill expands the definition of energy communities to include non-metropolitan areas, thereby incentivizing more renewable electricity production and investment.
- Scored +4
Does this invest in rural communities?
The expansion of eligibility to non-metropolitan statistical areas provides economic incentives for development in rural and non-urban locations.
- Scored +4
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
By including non-metropolitan statistical areas, the bill directs more renewable energy investment toward rural and non-urban communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expansion of eligibility for electricity credits: By adding "non-metropolitan statistical area" to the definition in Section 45(b)(11)(B)(iv), more areas may qualify for increased renewable electricity production credit rates.
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Adjustment to clean electricity investment credits: The amendment to Section 48E(a)(3)(A)(i) removes specific language, which changes how the increased clean electricity investment credit rate is applied.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text: The provided document does not contain any information regarding potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The bill expands the definition of energy communities to include non-metropolitan areas, thereby incentivizing more renewable electricity production and investment. Does this invest in rural communities? — The expansion of eligibility to non-metropolitan statistical areas provides economic incentives for development in rural and non-urban locations.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — By including non-metropolitan statistical areas, the bill directs more renewable energy investment toward rural and non-urban communities. Would business owners be better off under this? — Business owners involved in renewable energy projects may benefit from the expanded tax credit eligibility.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this cut taxes for small businesses? — The bill expands eligibility for renewable and clean electricity tax credits, which benefits energy-related businesses in non-metropolitan areas. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Expanding tax credits for renewable energy production and investment can stimulate economic activity in energy communities. Is this likely to create jobs? — By expanding tax credit eligibility for energy communities, the bill incentivizes renewable energy investment which can lead to job growth.
- 1/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/4/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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