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AI’s Energy Appetite Exposes a Renewables Rift in Washington

AI’s rising energy demand is deepening a political divide in Washington over renewables versus reliable power sources.

Columbia University Report Details Policy Mechanisms for Delivering Economic Benefits of Clean Energy Projects

The report describes the ways that clean energy provides economic benefits to host communities, profiles policies in seven key states, and features project case studies.

Republicans Propose Gutting Biden Climate Bill for Trump Tax Cuts

House Republicans Wednesday moved forward with a tax bill to cut billions of dollars in climate-related funding, reduce regulations and prematurely phase out clean energy tax credits as part of President Trump's "One, Big, Beautiful Bill."

A Clean Energy Boom Was Just Starting. Now, a Republican Bill Aims to End It

The party’s signature tax plan would kill most Biden-era incentives, but there’s a sticking point: G.O.P. districts have the most to lose.

‘It’s Bleak’: Trump Prepares to Gut Investments to Clean Up Heavy Industry

The Industrial Demonstrations Program would create thousands of jobs while helping modernize U.S. industries like steelmaking. It’s on Trump’s chopping block.

Policy, Tax Uncertainty Holding Back US Clean Energy Development

Clean energy policy experts gathered at DC Climate Week said that the current uncertainty around the U.S. tax and tariff environment is inhibiting the market.

Energy Innovation at a Crossroads: Why FY25 Funding Is Just the Beginning

The FY25 Continuing Appropriations Act reflects America’s commitment to energy innovation—but what comes next will determine whether we maintain leadership or fall behind global competitors.

State Policy Approaches to Renewable Energy Siting

The first report in our Insight Report series clarifies siting policy options and empower others to improve state and local siting policies.

Scrapping Innovation Funding Undercuts Push for Energy Dominance

A new political team is taking over the Department of Energy just days after mass layoffs, while contract payments remain stalled amid internal confusion over guidance and processes.

Rethinking Government Efficiency at DOE

Over the last few weeks, President Trump and Elon Musk, head of the newly minted Department of Government Efficiency, have pursued an aggressive agenda of reducing federal spending and eliminating programs in the name of maximizing governmental efficiency.

Wright Confirmation Gives Hope for Continued Clean Energy and Innovation Investments

Clean Tomorrow: Wright Confirmation Gives Hope for Continued Clean Energy and Innovation Investments 

Hearings Show Bipartisan Consensus for Continued Clean Energy Innovation

In his testimony at his confirmation hearing this week, presumptive Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said that the “pathway to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lift up people’s quality of life is through energy innovation.”