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Expiration of tax break threatens solar projects

09 June 2008 | Market Watch: News From Around The Web | Source: GV News
Arizona's Corporation Commission warned last week that unless a tax break for solar power generation is extended, two big projects in the state might be shelved.

Commissioners said if the investment tax credit isn't extended beyond its Dec. 8 deadline, Arizona’s place “as the solar energy capital of the world” will be jeopardized.

U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., received the plea as did other Arizona congressional members.

The ACC's letter points out that Arizona Public Service is involved in two proposed solar projects in the state, one near Gila Bend, and another to be built by a consortium of other private utilities. Site for that plant isn’t known yet.

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