Client Alert

| November 6, 2009

Solar Technology Roadmap Act

On October 22, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3585, the Solar Technology Roadmap Act (the "Solar Roadmap Bill"). Modeled on policies developed for the semiconductor sector, the Solar Roadmap Bill would authorize and mandate a comprehensive research, development and demonstration program to advance solar energy technologies.

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