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Purelight Power lays off 84 Medford workers, citing Republican rollback of solar credits as it shuts down

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Oregon-based solar company Purelight Power laid off 84 workers at its Medford facility, citing Republican rollback of federal solar tax credits. The company stated policy changes made operations unsustainable. The shutdown demonstrates how US renewable energy sector faces political uncertainty impacts. The decision directly affects local economy and employment, highlighting critical importance of stable energy policies for industry workers.

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