Congresswoman Tenney Introduces Technology for Energy Security Act

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today introduced the Technology for Energy Security Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the energy credit for fuel cells and linear generators for another eight years. This will allow for a more orderly transition to the adoption of fuel cells and hydrogen, while solidifying America’s role as the leading manufacturer of these emerging energy technologies.

Additional cosponsors of the legislation include Representatives Mike Carey (OH-15), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), and John Larson (CT-1).

“In order to increase our energy independence, we must diversify our energy sources. By extending the traditional ITC for fuel cells, the section 48 credit will continue enabling the domestic market to develop and keep cutting edge fuel-cell technology and manufacturing out of Chinese hands, all while ensuring that fuel cells can provide energy-security and grid-reliability benefits across the nation. This tax credit will allow us to strengthen our domestic energy production and expand safe, clean, reliable American energy,” said Congresswoman Tenney.

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