Jul 25, 2025
U.S. Clean‑Energy Boom Fades as Trump Subsidy Cuts Loom Large
The Trump administration’s rollback of key solar and wind tax credits is triggering immediate project delays, widespread cancellations, and rising consumer electricity costs across the U.S.
A Reuters analysis released July 24–25 reveals that policy changes under the Trump administration—especially early termination of solar and wind tax credits—are causing major setbacks across the U.S. clean energy sector. Developers from Bila Solar to Heliene and NorSun have halted or downgraded investment plans amid uncertainty over credit eligibility and stricter qualification rules. Forecasts from Wood Mackenzie and Rhodium estimate renewable output could shrink by 17% for solar and 20% for wind over the next decade, putting up to $263 billion in clean-energy and manufacturing investment at risk. The policy shift may also raise household electricity bills by approximately $280/year by 2035 and industrial energy costs by $11 billion. 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.