solar
Jun 16, 2025
U.S. Senate Proposes Phasing Out Solar & Wind Tax Credits by 2028
The U.S. Senate is advancing a draft budget bill to phase out solar and wind production tax credits by 2028—gradually reducing them to 0%—while preserving incentives for hydropower, nuclear, and geothermal through 2033–2036.
In a significant policy shift, the U.S. Senate tax committee has drafted legislation to cut solar and wind energy tax credits to 60% by 2026, fully phasing them out by 2028. Meanwhile, credits for hydropower, nuclear, and geothermal would remain at full value until 2033 and phase out by 2036 . The proposal also eliminates residential energy credits and wind turbine transferability, triggering concern among clean energy advocates. The move has already rattled renewable markets—solar stocks dipped—and could slow deployment growth, while reshaping the clean energy investment landscape. Read more.
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Jun 9, 2025
Europe’s Transition to Cheap, Clean Power Hits Roadblocks as Grid Infrastructure Lags
Despite record growth in renewables, Europe’s push for affordable clean energy is stalling due to underinvestment in grid upgrades and system stability technologies.
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May 22, 2025
House Republicans Pass Bill Slashing Clean Energy Tax Credits, Threatening U.S. Climate Goals
A new House bill rolls back key renewable energy tax credits, jeopardizing U.S. solar, wind, and nuclear progress while sparking market turmoil and climate concerns.