Coalition Sign-On Letter: Veterans for Energy Dominance
Protect the Energy Tax Credits Strengthening America’s Energy Independence
As veterans who proudly served our country in the military and serve in America’s diverse energy economy today, we write to underscore the critical role energy tax credits play in delivering meaningful careers for veterans while advancing our nation's energy security and independence.
These vital incentives are more than smart energy policy—they're smart economic policy. They're creating good-paying jobs, driving down energy costs for families, and fueling billions of dollars in investments in communities across the country. By supporting diverse energy sources through an "All of the Above" strategy, these incentives strengthen America's path toward energy dominance.
The clean energy sector offers a unique opportunity for veterans. Today, veterans make up 10% of the clean energy workforce—double the national average—and the sector is growing at twice the pace of the broader economy. That means a new way for veterans to continue serving their country: By building America's energy future.
Each year, approximately 200,000 veterans transition to civilian careers—and as one of the fastest growing industries, the clean energy economy provides a path for veterans to continue making an impact. Energy tax credits are making that transition possible by expanding job opportunities in manufacturing, construction, and operations, and revitalizing American industry in the process.
At a time when energy demand is surging—fueled by data centers and AI technology—these tax credits are essential to strengthening America's global energy leadership, especially in the face of growing competition from China. These investments simultaneously bolster America's energy dominance while also supporting communities at home through good-paying jobs, revitalized local economies, and reduced energy costs for American households. These policies foster energy abundance, and rolling them back would be a vote for energy scarcity that we as combat veterans have witnessed destabilize regions worldwide.
These investments are delivering:
Real Savings for American Families
3.4 million Americans claimed over $8 billion in energy tax credits in 2023 alone
More than $6 billion in savings came from renewable energy systems and energy efficiency upgrades
2.3 million families claimed more than $2 billion in credits for energy efficient home improvements, including for installing heat pumps, efficient air conditioners, insulation, windows, and doors – averaging $880 per family.
Business Growth and Job Creation
334 major energy and vehicle projects have been announced since August 2022
These projects represent $126 billion in investments across 40 states
Innovative mechanisms like direct pay and transferable credits have democratized access to these benefits
Energy tax policies are projected to create over 1.5 million jobs in energy and related manufacturing sectors by 2033
This is not a partisan issue—communities in both red and blue districts are reaping the rewards: more jobs, major investments in local communities, and lower utility bills.
Now, as Congress considers a sweeping budget bill that could repeal these credits as early as May, we urge lawmakers to remember what’s at stake. Protecting energy tax credits means protecting American jobs, American manufacturing, and American veterans.
We call on Congress to stand with those who have served—by preserving these critical incentives and building an energy future that delivers for all.