Congress
Nuclear energy got at least a temporary boost as the reconciliation bill hashed out in the House of Representatives spared it from most of the policy changes aimed at other forms of clean energy.
The U.S. Senate approved a resolution under the Congressional Review Act that would end California's EV mandate.
Efforts by U.S. House committees to mark up the “One, Big Beautiful Bill” that includes most of President Donald Trump’s legislative goals could so complicate energy tax credit provisions as to make those instruments difficult to use at all.
Key House committees are marking up “One Big, Beautiful Bill” for the fiscal 2025 budget that includes much of President Donald Trump’s legislative goals, including clawing back funds and phasing out tax credits for clean energy.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright testified about the Trump administration's budget request and took flak mostly from Democrats on his department's review of previously authorized spending.
Offshore wind advocates are closely monitoring and vigorously lobbying Congress to assess and shape potential changes to the Inflation Reduction Act and its budget.
The current debate in the U.S. electricity sector pitting efforts to increase renewables against the need for grid reliability in the face of growing demand could be unnecessary and counterproductive, according to one expert.
An ACORE report says solar and wind can be deployed cheaply and quickly to meet the country’s rapidly escalating demand growth, while providing support for natural gas and nuclear plants.
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy looked into demand growth, which both parties recognized as an opportunity that could benefit policy changes, though plenty of daylight exists on how to address it.
Legal experts are trying to untangle the legalities of executive orders and actions in the six weeks since President Donald Trump was inaugurated, along with the impact of major court decisions like Loper Bright.
Want more? Advanced Search










