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In an article for The Houston Chronicle, United's Harry Godfrey warns that clean energy growth in Texas could be stalled as a result of the passage of H.R. 1, emphasizing that the removal of key federal tax credits could potentially stunt job growth, increase electricity costs, and reduce domestic manufacturing across the state.

The Nevada Current reports that the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' will raise energy costs, cut jobs, and threaten clean energy investment in Nevada. United's Harry Godfrey warns of major setbacks, while United's Emilie Olson points to ways state leaders can protect consumers and give them more control over their energy future. 

Utility Dive reports on President Trump's executive order directing the Treasury and Interior Departments to tighten definitions around the "beginning of construction" for qualifying wind and solar projects seeking 45Y and 48E tax credits. United's Harry Godfrey stated that the combined impacts of restrictive construction thresholds and Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) rules may significantly reduce job growth, stall advanced energy projects, and dissuade private investment across the country.

Following the final passage of H.R.1, clean energy tax credits for battery, geothermal, nuclear, and manufacturing remain in place, but are now hamstrung by new "foreign entities of concern" (FEOC) rules. United's Harry Godfrey spoke with Canary Media about the potential disruption of these rules for clean energy projects, urging the Administration to provide clear compliance guidelines for developers.

Wind and solar developers are scrambling to lock in tax credits before the new U.S. budget law—signed July 4, 2025—slashes incentives. Fast Company spoke with industry experts, including United's Harry Godfrey, about the impacts of the bill on advanced energy projects, warning that the removal of these credits will likely increase electricity costs for everyone, not just developers.

Albuquerque Business First reports on the U.S. Senate passing H.R.1, which would phase out clean energy tax credits. United's Harry Godfrey and Micahel Barrio warn that this will slow advanced energy development in New Mexico and will be a serious setback for consumers and businesses.  

The Texas Tribune reports on the Senate's passage of the GOP reconciliation bill, which was backed by Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz. United's Harry Godfrey talked with reporters about the Senate's version of the bill and how it threatens private investment, job growth, and energy prices in Texas.

Canary Media reports on the Senate's version of the Budget Bill, which, in its current form, targets renewable energy projects with punitive tax measures. United's Harry Godfrey spoke to the enormous threat the bill poses to energy affordability, private investments in advanced energy projects, and American energy independence. 

Big Pivots discusses the potential impacts on Colorado if the U.S. Senate passes the budget reconciliation bill, which proposes to eliminate several federal tax credits. United's Harry Godfrey stated that, while the Senate's decision is still pending, the removal of key tax incentives could harm private investments in Colorado's advanced energy sector.