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10,000 Jobs, $14 Billion in Clean Energy Investments Nixed as Biden’s “Investing in America” Agenda Reversed

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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was a great stimulus for new clean energy projects, EV factories, battery factories, etc. It led to massive new investments, reshoring of countless blue collar jobs, and a more vibrant economy for the fast-growing industries of the future. More broadly, as we reported last … [continued]

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US Solar Power Continues To Grow As Storm Clouds Gather

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The latest renewable energy report from Ember shows solar and wind in the US provided more electricity than coal in the first quarter of 2025. After generating 50.5% of US utility-supplied electricity in March, clean energy sources accounted for 50.8% of electricity in April, Ember data shows. The Good News … [continued]

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2025 Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max Pack Review — CleanTechnica Tested

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Rivian emerged out of stealth with a mission to bring adventure to the world of electric vehicles in the form of a full sized electric truck and one of the very few 7-seater fully electric SUVs on the market. They designed both with premium materials that were at the same … [continued]

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Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill Accelerates Hydrogen Economy’s Inevitable Fall

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For years, I’ve been openly dismissive of the hydrogen for energy economy—particularly the financial prospects of its most hyped members, Plug Power, FuelCell Energy, and Ballard Power. The hydrogen-for-energy vision was never built on firm economic foundations. It relied heavily on the ongoing generosity of governments to subsidize fundamentally and … [continued]

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