The Colorado Sun reports on President Trump's recent executive actions targeting clean energy subsidies and advanced energy technologies, resulting in potentially higher electricity costs for Coloradans. United's Emilie Olson spoke to Colorado's deep policy foundation and market momentum, which are expected to help offset federal rollbacks.
The Colorado Sun: Trump v. Colorado - How the President’s Energy Agenda is Clashing with the State’s Lofty Green Ambitions
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, Emilie Olson, Federal Priorities, Colorado
The Center Square: Rays of Hope in Clean Energy as Feds Forego Wind and Solar
The Center Square reports on the passage of H.R. 1 and its impacts on the clean energy industry with the phase-out of key tax incentives. While the rollback is expected to reduce job growth and stall some advanced energy projects, United's Harry Godfrey stated that existing projects beginning construction within a year can still benefit from the credits. United's Chris D'Agostino also emphasized that renewables are still the fastest and most cost-effective way to meet growing energy demand.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, Pennsylvania, Harrison Godfrey, Offshore Wind, Solar, Federal Priorities, Chris D'Agostino
Newsweek: Map Shows Which States Could See Energy Bills Rise From GOP Budget Bill
Newsweek reports on the potential impacts of H.R. 1 in driving up energy bills and stalling advanced energy deployment in states across the country. United's Harry Godfrey warns that the shrinking U.S. market for advanced energy technologies may dissuade domestic manufacturers from investing in clean energy projects, resulting in stunted job growth, reduced grid reliability, and increased costs for both individuals and developers.
Topics: United In The News, Economic Impact, Harrison Godfrey, Federal Priorities
POLITICO: 'Final nail' - Trump Administration Memo Could Strike Fatal Blow to Wind and Solar Power
POLITICO reports on a Trump administration memo mandating that the Interior Secretary must personally approve almost every aspect of wind and solar projects on federal land, which could result in stunted project development efforts. United's Harry Godfrey criticized the administration's decision, arguing that the memo creates harmful bureaucratic red tape and undermines proven, affordable advanced energy solutions to meet rising energy demand.
Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Offshore Wind, Solar, Federal Priorities
Newsweek: GOP Budget Could Increase Energy Bills for Millions of Americans
Newsweek reports on the passage of H.R. 1 and its potential to increase energy costs for Americans nationwide. United's Harry Godfrey stated that the bill stripped away several tax credits that supported advanced energy projects across the country, and as a result, millions of Americans will suffer the consequences, including higher electricity costs, reduced job growth, and a less reliable grid.
Topics: United In The News, Economic Impact, Harrison Godfrey, Federal Priorities
The Houston Chronicle: Texans Could See Higher Energy Costs as Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Slows Clean Energy Growth, Report Says
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.
Topics: United In The News, Economic Impact, Harrison Godfrey, Offshore Wind, Solar, Federal Priorities
Nevada Current: Ugly Truths About Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill and Energy Costs
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.
Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Emilie Olson, Nevada, Federal Priorities
Utility Dive: Trump Seeks Tighter Restrictions on Wind and Solar with Executive Order
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.
Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Offshore Wind, Solar, Federal Priorities
Canary Media: Anti-China Rules Make GOP Megabill Even Worse for Clean Energy
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.
Topics: United In The News, Economic Impact, Harrison Godfrey, Battery Storage, Federal Priorities, Geothermal
State leaders now have a responsibility to act to protect residents from rising energy costs, job cuts
"America didn’t have an energy emergency before, but this legislation goes a long way towards creating one.
As state leaders assess the damage done by Congress with this budget bill, they will have a responsibility and urgent need to protect their residents from job losses, rising energy prices, and grid instability.
Topics: Press Releases, Heather O'Neill, Federal Priorities