Energy (Renewable Energy)

in committee · United States · House Sep 15, 2025

HRES 716: Supporting the designation of the week of September 15 through September 19, 2025, as "National Clean Energy Week".

HRES 716 is a symbolic resolution designating September 15-19, 2025, as "National Clean Energy Week" to raise awareness about clean energy. It encourages voluntary actions like investing in clean energy technologies but does not create new laws, funding, or requirements. The resolution cites the clean energy sector's economic role (noting 8.5 million U.S. jobs in 2024 per the Department of Energy) and applauds national laboratories. As a non-binding gesture, it directly affects no individuals or entities but aims to promote existing clean energy initiatives.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergySymbolic resolution promotes clean energy awareness and cites 8.5M clean energy jobs, aligning with renewable energy advocacy without binding requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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in committee · United States · House Nov 18, 2025

HR 6098: Climate Solutions Act of 2025

The Climate Solutions Act of 2025 establishes binding national targets to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. It requires electric utilities to generate 100% renewable electricity by 2035 and sets cumulative annual energy efficiency targets for electricity (reaching 11.25% savings by 2032) and natural gas (reaching 4.05% savings by 2032). The bill mandates the EPA to set annual emissions reduction targets, requiring U.S. net emissions to be 52% below 2005 levels by 2035 and reach net zero by 2050. These provisions directly affect energy providers, utilities, and all consumers through new federal standards for renewable energy adoption and efficiency improvements.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates 100% renewable electricity by 2035, sets binding emissions targets, and establishes energy efficiency goals for electricity and natural gas, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and emissions reduction.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentSets binding emissions targets, mandates 100% renewable electricity by 2035, and requires EPA enforcement of 52% emissions reduction by 2035.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Climate Change

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in committee · United States · House Jun 24, 2025

HR 4118: Stop the Subsidized Green Energy Scam Act

HR 4118 ends federal tax credits for new wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects starting construction after the bill's enactment. It directly affects developers and companies building these facilities by eliminating financial incentives for projects beginning after the law takes effect. The bill amends key tax code provisions (Sections 48, 45Y, and 48E) to exclude such new projects from eligibility, while leaving existing credits intact. This change applies only to projects with construction start dates after the bill's effective date, targeting future developments rather than current operations.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesEnds federal tax credits for new renewable energy projects, removing government spending incentives. Directly defunds new clean energy development by restricting tax benefits, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyEnds federal tax credits for new wind/solar/battery projects, directly restricting renewable energy development by removing financial incentives for new construction.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentEnds tax credits for new wind/solar projects, removing financial incentives for clean energy development, directly weakening renewable energy support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · United States · House Mar 28, 2025

HR 1994: Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2025

The Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2025 establishes rules for solar and wind energy projects on federal public lands and National Forest System lands. It requires project owners to pay current rents and fees (with a limited exception for projects that applied for permits by December 2016) and directs 25% of revenue from these projects to the state, 25% to the county (based on land area), 25% to speed up renewable energy permit processing, and 25% to a new conservation fund. The fund finances habitat restoration, wildlife corridor protection, wetland conservation, and improved public access to federal lands affected by renewable energy development. This bill directly affects renewable energy developers, states, counties, and federal agencies managing public lands.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates 25% revenue to state/county budgets, permit processing, and conservation fund, directly funding fiscal management and public services through revenue distribution.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEnables solar/wind projects on federal lands with revenue sharing to fund renewables, faster permitting, and conservation, directly advancing renewable energy development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes renewable energy development on public lands and allocates 25% of revenue to conservation fund, directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar Wind Conservation Forestry Public Lands

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in committee · United States · House May 8, 2025

HR 3313: Protecting American Farmland Act

HR 3313, the Protecting American Farmland Act, prohibits federal agencies from using taxpayer funds to support solar energy projects that convert prime farmland. It also excludes solar installations on prime farmland from multiple federal tax credits, including the residential clean energy credit, production tax credits, and investment tax credits. The bill defines "prime farmland" using existing standards from the Farmland Protection Policy Act, directly affecting solar developers seeking federal funding or tax incentives for projects on such land. These provisions aim to prevent agricultural land conversion for solar energy development by restricting financial incentives.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExcludes solar projects on prime farmland from federal tax credits and prohibits taxpayer funding, restricting tax benefits and government spending on solar development.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits federal funding and tax credits for solar on prime farmland, directly restricting renewable energy development through defunding and exclusion from key incentives.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRestricts solar energy development on prime farmland by removing federal tax credits, hindering clean energy adoption and environmental protection efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar Conservation

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SJRES 39: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Section 45Y Clean Electricity Production Credit and Section 48E Clean Electricity Investment Credit".

SJRES 39 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rule interpreting the Clean Electricity Production Credit (Section 45Y) and Clean Electricity Investment Credit (Section 48E) tax provisions. If passed, this resolution would nullify the IRS rule, directly affecting businesses and individuals claiming these clean energy tax credits. The resolution uses the Congressional Review Act process to block the rule from taking effect, without altering the underlying tax code. This is a procedural disapproval measure, not a substantive policy change.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill seeks disapproval of IRS rule enabling clean energy tax credits (Sections 45Y/48E), directly restricting tax benefits under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill seeks disapproval of IRS rule enabling clean energy tax credits (45Y/48E), directly weakening incentives for renewable energy development and investment.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks IRS rule enabling clean energy tax credits, removing financial incentives for renewable projects and weakening environmental protection efforts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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in committee · United States · House Jan 8, 2026

HR 6983: PRICE Act

HR 6983, the PRICE Act, requires large U.S. data centers (those consuming at least 50 megawatts daily) to generate all the electricity they use annually. Starting in 2035, at least 75% of that electricity must come from clean sources like solar, wind, or hydropower, increasing to 100% by 2040. Data centers failing to comply face daily civil penalties of up to $100,000 until corrected. The bill directly affects major data center operators, aiming to shift their energy use toward renewable sources through enforceable deadlines.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates 75% clean energy by 2035 for large data centers, requiring solar/wind/hydro, directly advancing renewable adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates 75% clean energy by 2035 for large data centers, directly promoting renewable sources to reduce emissions and advance environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hydroelectric Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · United States · House May 20, 2026

HR 7080: Waste Heat to Wattage Act of 2026

The Waste Heat to Wattage Act of 2026 amends the definition of renewable energy under the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to include "waste energy recovery." Specifically, it adds waste energy recovery - defined as heat or pressure from industrial processes that would otherwise be wasted - to the list of eligible renewable energy sources. This change directly affects industrial facilities that capture waste heat or pressure to generate electricity through systems like waste heat to power. The bill updates existing law to recognize this technology as renewable energy, without creating new programs or funding.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands renewable energy definition to include waste heat recovery, promoting clean energy generation from industrial processes.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAdds waste heat recovery to renewable energy definition, promoting clean energy generation from industrial waste heat, reducing emissions and energy waste.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 3722: Lowering Home Energy Costs Act

This bill extends three key federal tax credits that help homeowners reduce energy costs. It pushes back the deadline for the residential energy efficiency home credit (Section 45L) from 2026 to 2032 and the clean energy credit (Section 25D) from 2025 to 2032. It also reinstates the energy-efficient home improvement credit (Section 25C), which was temporarily repealed in prior legislation. These changes directly benefit homeowners who install qualifying upgrades like solar panels, efficient windows, or insulation, allowing them to claim tax savings through 2032. The bill makes no new policy changes but prolongs existing financial incentives for residential energy efficiency.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends federal tax credits for home energy efficiency, providing tax relief to homeowners through delayed deadlines and reinstated credits.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExtends tax credits for residential energy efficiency and clean energy installations, directly promoting renewable adoption and reducing homeowner costs through policy incentives.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExtends tax credits for solar panels and energy efficiency upgrades, directly promoting clean energy adoption and reducing emissions per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · United States · House Feb 6, 2025

HR 1080: No Solar Panels on Fertile Farmland Act of 2025

HR 1080, the "No Solar Panels on Fertile Farmland Act of 2025," amends federal tax codes to exclude solar energy projects on "prime farmland" from key clean energy tax credits. The bill defines "prime farmland" using the USDA's standard (7 CFR §657.5) and removes eligibility for residential solar credits (Section 25D), production credits (Section 45), investment credits (Section 48), and clean electricity credits (Sections 48E and 45Y) for projects on such land. This directly affects solar developers and property owners seeking these tax incentives for installations on designated prime farmland. The policy change applies to projects placed in service after the bill's enactment date.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill removes tax credits for solar projects on prime farmland, restricting clean energy incentives under federal tax code (Sections 25D, 45, 48, 48E, 45Y).95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRemoves tax credits for solar on prime farmland, directly restricting renewable energy development by limiting financial incentives for solar projects on fertile land.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves tax credits for solar on prime farmland, restricting clean energy deployment and weakening environmental progress by hindering renewable energy adoption on productive land.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts solar energy tax credits on prime farmland, directly limiting clean energy technology deployment and defunding solar projects.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Energy Storage Renewable Energy Solar Climate Change

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