[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 162 (Thursday, December 9, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2101]
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THE AMERICAN MICROTURBINE MANUFACTURING AND CLEAN ENERGY DEPLOYMENT ACT 
                                OF 2010

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                         HON. LINDA T. SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 9, 2010

  Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
introduce ``The American Microturbine Manufacturing and Clean Energy 
Deployment Act of 2010.''
  This legislation will help Congress continue to address two of our 
nation's primary needs: creating jobs and promoting clean, reliable 
energy. My bill would raise the investment tax credit for microturbines 
from 10 percent to 30 percent, putting it on par with other clean 
energy innovations. This simple and low-cost change in our tax code 
will lead to many clean energy jobs, increase deployment of clean 
energy technologies, reduce harmful CO2 emissions, and 
increase American exports.
  Microturbines are small, ultra low emission gas turbines that produce 
usable efficient thermal energy and clean electrical power. They are 
primarily used in commercial, light industrial, and multi-family 
residential building but have a wide range of applications, including 
renewable power, hybrid electric buses, trucks, and cars.
  Over 90 percent of the world's microturbines are manufactured right 
here in the United States by American workers. However, most of these 
systems are exported because our own incentive structure has failed to 
encourage domestic adoption. My bill would strengthen a homegrown, 
domestic industry that will create good jobs while giving us cleaner 
air.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this important 
legislation.

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