| Description: | The sun is a near-infinite source of energy and a key component of achieving energy independence in the United States. By increasing our capacity to generate electricity from the sun, we also insulate ourselves from price fluctuations in global energy market. According to The Solar Foundation, the solar industry added jobs at a rate nearly 12 times faster than the overall economy in 2015, representing 1.2% of all jobs in the country. This growth is expected to continue due to the fact solar-related jobs are skill centric and cannot be outsourced. Solar industry is a significant contributor to the US economy. |
