I own a small solar company in Montana and might have to lay off most of my employees. I'm not hiding that from them.

I own a small solar company in Montana and might have to lay off most of my employees. I'm not hiding that from them.

Ralph Walters owns SBS Solar in Montana with his wife, Jaime RauchRalph WaltersRalph Walters worries about how the Republican spending bill could end energy tax credits.If it passes, he'd likely lay off more than half of his staff of mainly young men at SBS Solar.Walters has decided to be upfront with his team, despite worries it could cause some to check out.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ralph Walters, 50, the owner of S…