Karoline Leavitt on Proposed Taxes for Renewable Energy Projects

Proposed Taxes on Renewable Energy

• ❓ Karoline Leavitt was asked about a proposed measure that would impose steep new taxes on new wind and solar projects.
• 💡 This measure is part of a larger bill, and it's estimated to add 10 to 20% to the cost of new renewable energy projects starting after this year.
• 🗣️ Leavitt stated she could not comment on the specifics of the provisions but indicated the President would speak on it directly.

President's Stance and Job Protection

• 🤝 The President is actively engaged in discussions with Senate and House leadership regarding the bill.
• ⚠️ The provision was reportedly requested by the President because the National Building Trade Union views it as equivalent to terminating over a thousand Keystone XL pipeline projects.
• ⚖️ Leavitt mentioned the President understands legislators' desire to protect jobs in their communities, acknowledging reasons why some oppose and some support the provision.
• 💬 The situation is described as an ongoing deliberation and discussion.