Protest against AI company owned by Elon Musk
Hasper Kuno with biogas generator at PurposeEnergy
Professor Ajay Nair discusses energy project
Renewable energy station near Mefford Field
Solar panels generating energy and shade
Students learn to set up keyless lamps
Proposed 220-megawatt solar farm in Michigan
Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks tours solar farm

Protest against AI company owned by Elon Musk

Senate Republicans have moved forward with a tax and immigration bill that critics claim will raise energy prices and harm U.S. competitiveness in artificial intelligence and manufacturing. The bill phases out federal support for wind, solar, and renewable technologies. The move would likely stunt growth in the renewable energy sector.

Hasper Kuno with biogas generator at PurposeEnergy

The bill ends wind and solar tax credits by 2027 and introduces tariffs on projects using Chinese-made equipment. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has criticized the measure, warning it could raise U.S. energy costs.

Professor Ajay Nair discusses energy project

Musk wrote, "A massive strategic error is being made right now to damage solar/battery that will leave America extremely vulnerable in the future."

Renewable energy station near Mefford Field

Critics warned the bill undermines energy reliability by eliminating subsidies for solar panels, wind turbines, and EVs. Manufacturers may relocate abroad, weakening U.S. competitiveness.

Solar panels generating energy and shade

American Clean Power Association Senior Vice President John Hensley said, "If they can’t find the power here, they will go somewhere else to find the power." He added, "You’re already starting to see them look at places like Canada, Iceland or the Nordic countries that have surplus electricity available."

Students learn to set up keyless lamps

Experts warned that while some renewable projects may persist, they will likely become less frequent and more costly. Market uncertainty could drive up interest rates for energy financing.

Proposed 220-megawatt solar farm in Michigan

Power companies have moved forward with some renewable projects, but the loss of subsidies and cautious lending have been expected to raise costs. Wind and solar have made up over 90% of new U.S. power capacity.

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks tours solar farm

The Senate bill aims to meet rising electricity demand by expanding fossil fuel production through additional oil, gas, and coal leases. However, experts have cautioned that new fossil fuel infrastructure takes years to develop.

Roger Anderson covers U.S. politics & news for content partner Modern Newsstand LLC.