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July 17, 2025

Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

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Future of Transmission Planning and Policy in Focus at Infocast Summit
The current state of transmission policy was examined at an Infocast conference that went into the possibility for a permitting bill and looked at the implementation of recent FERC orders.
DOE
Energy Department Staff Cuts Just Getting Started

Government job cuts have been a major theme of the Trump administration, and while DOE has faced some cuts former officials say are already significant, many more employees are going to leave in the months to come.

Air Products
More Green Projects Halted amid Policy Changes
Clean energy and transportation project cancellations continue as 2025 rolls on, with E2's analysis of public announcements showing investments of $4.5 billion abandoned in April alone.
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Clean Energy Facing Grim Financial Environment in N.J.
Federal funding disruption and a surge in electricity demand will require states to implement resource adequacy and financial support policies for new energy sources, speakers at an energy conference in New Jersey said.
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House Passes Reconciliation Package that Would End Energy Tax Credits
The House of Representatives narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s “One, Big Beautiful Bill” that would extend tax cuts for individuals and render energy tax credits effectively useless. 
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New Jersey Opts to Explore Nuclear Options
Facing a projected energy shortfall, New Jersey is evaluating whether it is feasible to build an additional nuclear generation plant to add to the three that provide about 40% of the state's electricity.
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OSW Advocates Monitor, Lobby Congress for IRA Support
Offshore wind advocates are closely monitoring and vigorously lobbying Congress to assess and shape potential changes to the Inflation Reduction Act and its budget.
NextEra Energy, ACORE
ACORE Report Presses Renewables as Critical for US Energy Dominance
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.
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MISO Fields Divergent Calls for Stronger South Planning, IRA Reversal in Tx Futures
Calls to consider a dissolved or weakened Inflation Reduction Act alongside appeals for stronger MISO South planning epitomized the tough situation and unsteady political climate MISO finds itself in as it tries to establish transmission planning expectations.
Kenneth Wajda / Yes Energy
Overheard at Yes Energy’s EMPOWER 25
Attendees at Yes Energy's annual summit, EMPOWER 25, discussed the Trump administration, pending ERCOT market changes, the future of wind power generation and uses for artificial intelligence, among other topics.

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