U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer on Wednesday plans to visit the SolarCity factory now under construction in South Buffalo to call for a change in federal regulations that would let homeowners and businesses take advantage of the solar tax credit sooner.

The New York Democrat said the current rules act as a disincentive for solar companies and customers because they aren’t guaranteed a tax credit until a project is “placed in service,” or completed.

Schumer said he is proposing legislation that would allow the solar tax credit to follow the same rules as a wind energy tax credit, which kicks in soon after construction begins on a wind project.