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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.

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.

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.

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.

E&E News reports on the Department of Energy's recently issued report, which plays out worst-case scenarios for the US grid in the coming years. United's Caitlin Marquis stated that the study exaggerates the risk of blackouts and undervalues the contributions of advanced energy resources to alleviate grid strain across the states and regions.

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.

In an opinion piece for the Virginia Mercury, United's Jim Purekal underscores the importance of federal tax credits in modernizing Hampton Roads' energy systems, lowering electricity costs for residents, and bolstering energy security across the region. He calls on policymakers to safeguard these incentives going forward, which are essential to developing advanced energy projects and maintaining an affordable, reliable, and secure energy future for Virginians. 

President Trump's proposed bill aims to dismantle key tax incentives, which have been instrumental in driving billions in private investment and creating more than 11,000 jobs in Virginia. United's Harry Godfrey spoke with Inside Climate News, stating that the rollback of these incentives would threaten to stall Virginia's progress in renewable energy development, economic growth, and job creation, undermining efforts to create a more reliable and affordable energy future.

Despite President Trump's recent pause of new offshore wind projects, fully permitted, existing wind projects in New England are unlikely to be impacted. MassLive spoke with several advanced energy experts, including United's Jeremy McDiarmid who highlighted that current offshore wind developments in Massachusetts and the surrounding areas are on track to contribute significantly to the region's clean energy goals.

New Jersey Monitor reports on President Trump's recent memorandum that will temporarily pause most of New Jersey's offshore wind projects, with the potential for long-term freezes if the administration rescinds previous approvals under the Biden presidency. United's Jeremy McDiarmid spoke with the publication, stating that while there may be some project delays depending on the length of the federal government's review, the offshore wind industry's overall strength remains evident.