Politics

Politics

House Republicans nuke incentives for clean energy — except nuclear

Tax credits for buying EVs, building clean power generation, and electrifying your home are all over if the bill becomes law.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 23 May 2025
Carbon-free buildings

Why killing home-energy tax credits would be bad for the economy

House Republicans passed a budget bill that would axe consumer tax credits for energy efficiency, solar, and more, a move that could hurt consumers, jobs, and the grid.

By Alison F. Takemura . 22 May 2025
Offshore wind

A timeline of Trump’s failed attempt to kill Empire Wind

Trump officials will allow the New York offshore wind farm to resume construction, backing down from a controversial stop-work order and months of attacks.

By Clare Fieseler . 20 May 2025
Offshore wind

‘Nobody’s seen it’: An elusive report could drive Empire Wind to collapse

Sen. Chuck Schumer, Equinor, and Interior staff say Trump officials refuse to share NOAA documents that are the basis for Empire Wind’s costly stop-work order.

By Clare Fieseler . 16 May 2025
Policy & regulation

Geothermal and nuclear could lose big under GOP tax proposal

The House Republicans' budget proposal would gut Inflation Reduction Act tax credits. Two of the GOP’s favorite energy sources could suffer.

By Dan McCarthy . 16 May 2025
Offshore wind

How to talk to Republicans about offshore wind

At a recent offshore wind industry conference, speakers had lots of advice on how to make the case for President Trump’s least favorite form of energy.

By Clare Fieseler . 13 May 2025
Politics

States fight back against Trump’s wind and EV attacks

Democrat-led states are suing the Trump administration to keep wind farm and EV charger construction rolling.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 9 May 2025
Politics

A mass exodus begins at the Energy Department

Huge staff departures are expected from offices that spearhead advanced nuclear, grid innovation, and domestic manufacturing.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 25 April 2025
Clean industry

Bipartisan bill to boost green building materials glides through House

As the Trump administration cuts or scrutinizes clean industry projects, Congress moves to bolster R&D and deployment of low-carbon concrete, cement, and asphalt.

By Alexander C. Kaufman . 3 April 2025
Offshore wind

The newest hurdle for offshore wind: Trump’s EPA

The agency, led by Trump loyalist Lee Zeldin, just revoked one offshore wind farm’s permit. Now anti-wind groups are trying to leverage a Republican-run EPA.

By Clare Fieseler . 1 April 2025