Read the Energy Innovation report here: https://energyinnovation.org/report/one-big-beautiful-bill-act/ The Senate’s passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 1, 2025, represents one of the most consequential shifts in American energy policy in years. While the name of the bill suggests promise, the energy provisions tucked into the Senate reconciliation version chart a very differentContinue reading “The Senate’s Energy Gamble: How the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Hurts Texas and Beyond”
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We’re Slamming the Brakes on Clean Energy, Raising Prices, Boosting China, and Hurting American Competitiveness
Jeffrey Clark, President and CEOAdvanced Power Alliance The Financial Times headline today is clear, “Cuts to wind and solar subsidies could raise US electricity prices”. The international press is taking note of America’s politically-motivated abandonment of its promising energy technology future. Reports from around the world express shock that American lawmakers could be forced to be soContinue reading “We’re Slamming the Brakes on Clean Energy, Raising Prices, Boosting China, and Hurting American Competitiveness”
America’s Hydrogen Opportunity
By Jeffrey Clark, Advanced Power Alliance Hydrogen has immense potential to drive American economic growth and job creation, while complementing our diverse energy portfolio – from natural gas and nuclear to solar and wind. However, the hydrogen production tax credit (45V) that supports the industry’s expansion is at risk of elimination in Congress. If the United States wants to maintain its global energy leadership into the next generation, tax creditsContinue reading “America’s Hydrogen Opportunity”
Markets+ Funding Agreement and Funding Mechanism Receive FERC Approval
From Southwest Power Pool Markets+ is SPP’s in-development day-ahead and real-time market that will serve entities in the Western Interconnection. Market development reached a significant milestone today when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved both the Markets+ Phase Two Funding Agreement and the mechanism for funding the market’s development. On April 18, FERC alsoContinue reading “Markets+ Funding Agreement and Funding Mechanism Receive FERC Approval”
Clark – Stability in Federal Energy Tax Credits Will Protect American Consumers and the Economy
Recent analyses underscore the critical importance of maintaining federal clean energy tax incentives to ensure affordable electricity, stimulate economic growth, and meet the surging energy demands driven by technological advancements. A study by The Brattle Group, commissioned by ConservAmerica, projects a 50% increase in U.S. electricity demand by 2035, largely due to the expansion ofContinue reading “Clark – Stability in Federal Energy Tax Credits Will Protect American Consumers and the Economy”
CEBA Report: Repealing Clean Energy Tax Credits Would Raise Electricity Prices for American Families and Job Creators Across the United States
Average household utility bill would rise by more than $110 per year, while businesses would see at least a 10% increase, to be passed on to consumers. Source: Clean Energy Buyers Association The Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) today released a study conducted by NERA Economic Consulting showing that repealing the federal clean energy technology-neutral investment (§48E)Continue reading “CEBA Report: Repealing Clean Energy Tax Credits Would Raise Electricity Prices for American Families and Job Creators Across the United States”
ConservAmerica Study: Elimination of Clean Energy Credits Would Raise Electric Rates, Reduce Economic Growth, and Eliminate Jobs
Annual peak electricity demand in the U.S. is expected to increase 30% over the next decade, and a wide variety of resources is needed to support that and the associated economic growth; renewables and storage are ready now. A new economic analysis from The Brattle Group, commissioned by ConservAmerica, provides a stark warning: eliminating federalContinue reading “ConservAmerica Study: Elimination of Clean Energy Credits Would Raise Electric Rates, Reduce Economic Growth, and Eliminate Jobs”
Advocating for America’s Energy Future: APA’s Message to Congress
The Advanced Power Alliance (APA) is committed to ensuring that America’s energy future remains secure, affordable, and reliable. That’s why we’re calling on key congressional leaders to prioritize energy security, economic development, and technological competitiveness as they consider tax reforms that will impact our nation’s energy industry. We addressed this letter to United States Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), ChairmanContinue reading “Advocating for America’s Energy Future: APA’s Message to Congress”
The IRA will deliver a fourfold return on taxpayer investment, says ACP
The Inflation Reduction Act could generate $2.7 trillion in U.S. economic benefits from 2025 to 2035, says a report commissioned by the American Clean Power Association. From Utility Dive: https://www.utilitydive.com/news/inflation-reduction-act-return-trillion-taxpayer-investment/736212/ The Inflation Reduction Act could deliver over $2.7 trillion in net benefits from 2025 to 2035, against $656 billion in costs, according to a Dec.Continue reading “The IRA will deliver a fourfold return on taxpayer investment, says ACP”
USDA Awards Nebraska Group $200M to Boost Clean Energy Efforts
From the Nebraska Examiner: https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/usda-awards-nebraska-group-200m-to-boost-clean-energy-efforts/?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9d-S3jAymR3SJNC0P4aBvLgVq_FjaE5Lu34g8wxOGWrrVeQk1KqLv2pzMvQo5l5PjQQ4as A Nebraska rural electric cooperative has been awarded a $200 million federal grant to boost clean and affordable energy efforts in the state. The funding to Nebraska Electric Generation & Transmission Cooperative was part of the latest round of investments by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Empowering Rural America Program,Continue reading “USDA Awards Nebraska Group $200M to Boost Clean Energy Efforts”