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House Republicans Advance Bill That Will Likely Kill Clean Energy Tax Credits – May 2025

House Republicans Advance Bill That Will Likely Kill Clean Energy Tax Credits In a significant move that could reshape the U.S. clean energy landscape, House Republicans have advanced a budget bill that threatens to drastically restrict clean energy tax credits, notably impacting the solar sector. Accelerated Deadlines and Restrictions The legislation includes a change to Read more about House Republicans Advance Bill That Will Likely Kill Clean Energy Tax Credits – May 2025[…]

New House Draft Budget Cuts Residential ITC, Preserves Large-scale and Manufacturing Credits

Proposed Budget Cuts Residential Solar Tax Credit, Maintains Commercial and Manufacturing Incentives Commercial-Solar.org | May 13, 2025 In a major shift that could reshape the solar incentive landscape, the House Ways and Means Committee has introduced a draft budget that eliminates the residential Investment Tax Credit (ITC) while largely preserving credits critical to commercial-scale solar Read more about New House Draft Budget Cuts Residential ITC, Preserves Large-scale and Manufacturing Credits[…]

Federal Funding Freeze Threatens Solar Incentives—What It Means for Businesses in 2025

The solar industry is facing a major disruption as the Trump administration has temporarily halted federal grants and tax incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This funding freeze affects nearly $550 million in clean energy projects, leaving businesses and developers in limbo. What’s Happening? Many states rely on IRA subsidies to accelerate their clean Read more about Federal Funding Freeze Threatens Solar Incentives—What It Means for Businesses in 2025[…]

New Risks for Clean Energy Investors in 2025

As the Trump administration considers new tariffs on imported solar equipment, clean energy investors are bracing for policy shifts that could impact project costs and returns. Potential changes include: • Increased tariffs on foreign solar panels and batteries. • Cuts to federal tax incentives that currently make solar more affordable. • Potential slowdowns in project Read more about New Risks for Clean Energy Investors in 2025[…]

Why Data Centers Are Driving the Next Solar Boom

As AI and cloud computing expand, data centers are consuming massive amounts of energy, straining local grids. This surge in demand has created a huge opportunity for commercial solar to provide reliable, cost-effective energy solutions. What’s Changing? Many data center operators are now partnering with solar farms and integrating battery storage, reducing reliance on fossil Read more about Why Data Centers Are Driving the Next Solar Boom[…]

Sunnova’s Financial Struggles Highlight Solar Market Challenges

Houston-based solar company Sunnova Energy recently warned investors about its financial stability, despite generating $840 million in revenue last year. The company reported a $368 million loss, following layoffs of over 15% of its workforce. Why This Matters The news highlights both opportunities and risks in the solar sector. While demand for solar is booming, Read more about Sunnova’s Financial Struggles Highlight Solar Market Challenges[…]

AI & Robotics Are Changing Solar Farm Construction

SoftBank is investing $130 million in Terabase Energy, a startup using robots and AI to accelerate solar farm construction. By automating key processes, Terabase aims to reduce costs, speed up deployment, and enhance efficiency, making solar more accessible for businesses and utilities. What This Means for Commercial Solar As automation improves, large-scale solar projects will Read more about AI & Robotics Are Changing Solar Farm Construction[…]

Corporate Giants Betting Big on Solar – What It Means for Businesses

Mining powerhouse Rio Tinto just inked a 20-year solar power agreement to supply 80% of its Boyne Smelter’s electricity needs. This massive investment will cut the company’s direct carbon emissions by 5.6 million tons annually, setting a powerful example for businesses looking to transition to renewable energy. Why This Matters Large corporations are doubling down Read more about Corporate Giants Betting Big on Solar – What It Means for Businesses[…]

House Republicans Push to Protect Clean Energy Tax Credits

In a surprising shift, 21 House Republicans have joined the fight to preserve clean energy tax credits, recognizing their economic benefits in Republican-led districts. These lawmakers argue that solar investments are key to U.S. energy independence and are threatening to oppose their own party’s budget if it eliminates these incentives. What This Means for Businesses Read more about House Republicans Push to Protect Clean Energy Tax Credits[…]

Solar Leads U.S. Energy Growth, But Policy Uncertainty Looms

Despite political headwinds, the U.S. solar industry is thriving, with solar accounting for 84% of new electricity capacity in 2024—setting a record for any energy technology in the past two decades. A staggering 50 gigawatts of solar were installed last year, largely fueled by federal tax incentives. Why It Matters This growth underscores solar’s economic Read more about Solar Leads U.S. Energy Growth, But Policy Uncertainty Looms[…]