Apr 4, 2025
Trump’s Tariffs Shake Up Energy Transition
President Trump’s new tariffs, while exempting oil and gas imports, are poised to disrupt the U.S. clean energy sector by increasing costs for renewable technologies and electric vehicles.
President Trump’s recent imposition of tariffs, notably exempting oil and gas imports, is set to significantly impact the U.S. energy landscape. While fossil fuels remain unaffected, the clean energy sector faces challenges as tariffs on imported components for renewable technologies and electric vehicles are expected to raise costs, potentially hindering the growth and adoption of these alternatives. This move underscores a policy shift favoring traditional energy sources over renewables, with implications for the nation’s energy transition efforts. Read more.
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Sep 8, 2025
Musk Corrects Energy Department After It Calls Wind and Solar "Worthless" Without Batteries
The U.S. Department of Energy tweeted that wind and solar infrastructure is "essentially worthless when it is dark outside, and the wind is not blowing," prompting Elon Musk to respond with "Um… hello?" and remind them that battery storage systems exist.
Aug 11, 2025
Airline industry struggles to scale sustainable aviation fuel as flagship refinery shuts down and most projects stall.
A Reuters investigation reveals that only a fraction of the 165 sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects announced over the past decade have materialized, with World Energy’s flagship SAF refinery in California closing, underscoring systemic challenges that leave airlines far from meeting climate targets.