Energy and Fertilizer Manufacturing Tax Credit legislation headed to governor’s desk

Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) announced Tuesday that his Energy and Fertilizer Manufacturing Tax Credit legislation (H.B. 1100) is heading to Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk.

“This bill is about using natural gas in Northeast Pennsylvania to compete with manufacturers overseas for the benefit of the people of Northeast Pennsylvania,” Kaufer said. “By utilizing natural gas to encourage manufacturing, we are making sure that the residents of Northeastern Pennsylvania will benefit by attracting billions of dollars of investment, thousands of family-sustaining jobs, and world-class facilities locating to our region. This is a once in a generation opportunity, and our region cannot afford to miss it.”

The legislation reflects the existing Pennsylvania Resource Manufacturing tax credit. It focuses on large manufacturers using Pennsylvania methane for the production of ammonia, urea, and methanol, as well as for other manufacturing purposes in Pennsylvania.

“This is our opportunity to use our abundant, affordable, and accessible natural gas to offset the cost of cheap labor overseas,” Kaufer said. “This type of investment will provide a once in a lifetime opportunity to compete with manufacturers overseas.”