The Tennessean just released an in-depth look at the questionable actions Phil Bredesen took as governor to enrich himself on the taxpayer’s dime through his solar company, Silicon Ranch.
In his official role, Phil Bredesen pushed for millions in stimulus dollars and signed sweetheart solar tax breaks into law. But Bredesen was less than forthcoming that he and members of his official staff started their own solar company while he was still governor to cash in on the burgeoning industry propped up by the same stimulus dollars and state tax breaks he signed into law.
“Phil Bredesen’s sole concern when he was governor was wielding the power of his office to put more money in his own pocket,” said NRSC Spokesman Michael McAdams. “Bredesen’s self-serving actions show Tennessee voters they can’t trust him to do what’s best for their state or their families.”
In case you missed it…
As governor, Phil Bredesen pushed for solar, then helped launch solar company
The Tennessean
Jamie McGee
October 24, 2018 – 2:00PM
https://www.tennessean.com/
Former Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen spent much of his second term touting the benefits of solar investments.
He dedicated millions in stimulus dollars to set up the Tennessee Solar Institute in Knoxville, recruited two large manufacturers of solar materials to the state, and his administration pushed for legislation providing green energy companies a series of tax breaks.
Weeks after the tax bill passed in June 2010, Bredesen had another reason to root for the burgeoning sector’s success: He was named chairman of a new Nashville solar company, Silicon Ranch.
Read more here.