Rep. Reed: Extension needed for ITC, a major driver of distributed wind

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Rep. Reed: Extension needed for ITC, a major driver of distributed wind | E.ON wins 12-year PPA with J&J for Texas project | Gamesa wins 95-MW turbine order in China Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version ADVERTISEMENT October 21, 2016 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update Rep. Reed: Extension needed for ITC, a major driver of distributed wind The Investment Tax Credit for on-site residential and commercial wind systems must be extended if the nation wants to continue to reap the rewards it brings to the small and distributed sector of the wind industry, said Rep. Tom Reed, R-N.Y. "We care about ensuring America's energy security for the sake of the hardworking men and women from across our region and future generations," he said. 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