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Aug 8, 2025
U.S. Solar Capacity Keeps Growing Despite Trump’s Rollback of Federal Support
Despite President Trump’s rollback of federal solar subsidies and tax incentives, U.S. utility‑scale solar capacity rose approximately 10% year‑over‑year by mid‑2025—though growth slowed from 33% in 2024—highlighting regional disparities with strong gains in Arizona and slower growth in California and Florida.
The United States saw continued growth in utility‑scale solar power—even amid federal policy shifts that slashed previously supportive incentives. While national capacity climbed around 10% compared to last year, that’s a significant slowdown from the 33% growth seen in 2024 and pre‑drop rates around 29%. Growth varied by state: Arizona surged forward, up 24%, while California stagnated at just a 2% increase and Florida saw no new installations. Advocates remain optimistic that the looming expiration of tax credits in 2026 may spur a rebound in installations later this year. Read more.
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Aug 5, 2025
Republican Senators Place Hold on Treasury Nominees Over Wind and Solar Credit Rollout
Several GOP senators have blocked key Treasury Department nominees in protest, citing concerns that overly strict implementation of wind and solar tax credit phase-outs could stall renewable projects nationwide.
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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.