Trump takes action against renewable energy

The Trump administration is introducing new obstacles for renewable energy initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to conservative values and potentially sidelining moderate Republicans. This strategy has the potential to create challenges for the renewable energy sector, with some critics asserting it could lead to higher electricity costs. “If you’re a sensible Republican senator, you want to […]
Trump’s Major Bill Could Pose Challenges for Renewable Energy

A recent report from Enverus, a large-scale energy data and analytics company, suggests that the swift removal of wind and solar subsidies in the OBBBA of 2025 may significantly affect these industries. The findings indicate that currently, only 30% of proposed solar projects are in development, while 57% of wind projects could remain viable as […]
Renewable Sources May Soon Add to National Energy Shortage, Regulatory Agency Cautions

Power supplies in the US might face instability during the summer, particularly if energy consumption rises and solar and wind generation struggles to keep up, according to a reliability report released on Wednesday. The North American Energy Reliability Corporation (NERC) indicated in its Summer Reliability Assessment that if solar and wind fail to fulfill energy […]
Over 100 dismissed from National Renewable Energy Lab

Over 100 employees have been laid off from the National Institute of Renewable Energy, a spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday. The representative mentioned that the layoffs were linked to “suspension of federal agencies, new federal directives, and labor orders resulting from budget adjustments.” “Consequently, the NREL had to reduce its workforce, affecting 114 individuals across various […]
UK seeks global green investors with windfarm cash and planning policies | Renewable energy

The UK is pleading for global green investors by encouraging companies to set up manufacturing plants and supply chains, including those who are scared to leave the US by Donald Trump’s actions. The government has won £300 million for Offshore Wind Farm, the region where the UK holds its lead, and invited banks and major […]
Exclusive — Rep. Scott Perry Proposes to Abolish Renewable Fuel Standard

Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) on Friday proposed legislation to repeal the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Keystone State conservatives have announced that they will eliminate RFS and its destructive outcome laws. “Eliminating RFS is an important step to maintain these important jobs and reduce inflationary pressures,” Perry said in a written statement to Breitbart News. “By […]
Trump admin may ax more than 1,000 EPA workers hired under Biden’s renewable energy push: report

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is paying attention to downsizing by more than 1,000 employees, and many of them were hired by the Biden administration to work on climate change, air pollution and environmental regulation programs. According to the message copy, at least 1,100 EPA staff who participated in an agency last year may be […]
Trump pauses renewable energy approvals on public lands, waters

The Trump Administration is suspending approvals of new renewable energy projects on public lands and waters. The Ministry of the Interior quietly issued order Monday to block activities that would allow for renewable development on federally owned land or offshore. For 60 days, the government will not issue leases, rights of way, contracts, or “any […]
‘Landman’ clip goes viral slamming renewable energy: ‘There is nothing clean about this’

A clip from Billy Bob Thornton's new show Landman has gone viral on X for criticizing the use of renewable energy such as wind turbines aimed at combating the effects of climate change. “Are they using clean energy to power the oil wells?” Kayla Wallace's character says in a scene on the show. Billy Bob […]
World can triple renewable power, but push is needed: IEA

Get the latest news from The Hill here {beacon} Energy and Environment Energy and Environment Full text 22 states want to hire 1 million climate trainees by 2035 Governors of 22 states and two U.S. territories say they want 1 million people to complete training related to low-carbon energy and other climate-friendly jobs by […]