Energy (Renewable Energy)

in committee · United States · Senate Dec 17, 2025

SRES 565: A resolution recognizing that facilities that produce renewable electricity are the cheapest power-generating facilities to operate and reliance on fossil fuel-generating facilities to meet growing power demand drives up wholesale electricity prices.

This is a symbolic Senate resolution (SRES 565), not a law. It recognizes two key points: (1) renewable energy facilities (like wind and solar) have near-zero operating costs and are the cheapest to run, and (2) relying on fossil fuel plants (coal, gas, oil) to meet rising electricity demand increases wholesale electricity prices for consumers. The resolution states these facts based on how electricity markets operate - lower-cost renewable plants are dispatched first, while higher-cost fossil plants are used as demand grows, driving up prices. It does not create new policy or change regulations.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyResolution explicitly states renewables have lowest operating costs and fossil fuels increase prices, promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel reliance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coal Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 4, 2025

S 2712: America's Clean Future Fund Act

The America's Clean Future Fund Act establishes the Climate Change Finance Corporation to finance clean energy and climate resiliency projects, with specific focus on communities disproportionately affected by climate change and pollution. It imposes a carbon fee on fossil fuel producers (including oil, coal, and natural gas) that increases annually, with revenue funding the America's Clean Future Fund. The fund will provide direct rebates to individuals, transition payments to agricultural producers, and assistance to communities impacted by the shift from carbon-intensive industries. The bill sets emissions targets of 45% reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050, based on 2018 levels, with requirements to prioritize environmental justice communities and ensure worker transitions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes carbon fee tax on fossil fuel producers to fund clean energy projects and individual rebates, directly allocating tax revenue to public programs per budget & taxes indicators.92% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyImposes carbon fee on fossil fuels and funds clean energy projects, reducing fossil fuel dependence per bill summary95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentImposes carbon fee on fossil fuels, funds clean energy/climate resiliency projects, and provides rebates for affected communities, directly advancing environmental protection and emissions reduction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coal Oil & Gas Renewable Energy Climate Change Environmental Justice

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in committee · United States · House May 13, 2025

HR 3330: Energy Freedom Act

HR 3330, the Energy Freedom Act, repeals numerous tax credits and incentives related to clean energy and energy efficiency. The bill specifically targets credits for residential energy improvements, clean vehicles, renewable energy production, biofuels, and energy-efficient buildings. These repeals would eliminate tax benefits for individuals and businesses that previously claimed these credits. The changes would take effect for property placed in service, vehicles acquired, or credits claimed after December 31, 2025, depending on the specific provision. The bill does not repeal all energy-related tax provisions, as section 7 modifies the Second Generation Biofuel Producer Credit rather than repealing it.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals multiple clean energy tax credits, eliminating incentives for individuals/businesses. Directly reduces tax benefits under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals tax credits for clean energy, renewables, and efficiency, eliminating financial incentives that support these areas.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill repeals tax credits for clean energy, renewable energy, and energy efficiency, removing key financial incentives that support environmental protection and climate goals. This directly weakens adoption of sustainable practices.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRepeals tax credits for energy-efficient buildings and residential improvements, removing incentives that lower housing energy costs and support affordability. Weakens a key component of affordable housing initiatives.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRepeals tax credits for clean vehicles, eliminating incentives that support sustainable transportation adoption and reducing financial support for clean vehicle programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy

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in committee · United States · House Oct 6, 2025

HRES 788: Expressing support for the designation of October 8, 2025, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".

HRES 788 is a non-binding resolution expressing congressional support for designating October 8, 2025, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day." It does not create new laws or policies but aims to raise public awareness about hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. The resolution highlights their role in clean energy, transportation (including vehicles and backup power), and U.S. innovation, citing their use in space programs and current applications. This symbolic gesture directly affects public awareness and industry recognition, not specific individuals or regulations.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly promotes hydrogen/fuel cell technology as clean energy solution for transportation and innovation, aligning with renewable energy advancement indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes hydrogen/fuel cell technology as clean energy for transportation and innovation, aligning with environmental goals of reducing emissions through non-binding awareness campaign.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience Renewable Energy

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SJRES 107: 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 "Beginning of Construction Requirements for Purposes of the Termination of Clean Electricity Production Credits and Clean Electricity Investment Credits for Applicable Wind and Solar Facilities".

This bill (SJRES 107) seeks congressional disapproval of an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rule that sets requirements for when construction must begin on wind and solar facilities to qualify for federal tax credits. The rule, IRS Notice 2025-42, would have determined how developers meet "beginning of construction" criteria to maintain eligibility for clean energy production and investment tax credits. If passed, this resolution would block the IRS rule from taking effect, directly affecting wind and solar project developers who rely on these tax credits. The bill does not create new policy but halts an existing regulatory requirement under federal law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill blocks IRS rule that would restrict clean energy tax credit eligibility, preserving existing tax incentives for wind/solar projects under current tax policy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill blocks IRS rule that would restrict clean energy tax credits for wind/solar projects, preserving developer eligibility for production/investment credits.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill disapproves IRS rule requiring construction start dates for clean energy tax credits, removing barriers to wind/solar project eligibility and promoting clean energy development, aligning with environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

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passed · United States · House May 20, 2025

HR 1453: Clean Energy Demonstration Transparency Act of 2025

HR 1453, the Clean Energy Demonstration Transparency Act of 2025, requires the Department of Energy to submit detailed, publicly available reports on clean energy demonstration projects funded under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. It mandates that within six months of enactment and every six months thereafter, the Secretary must provide Congress and the public with copies of initial contracts, status of project milestones, and any major changes to project scope, funding, or partners. These reports apply to all covered projects administered or supported by the program. The bill aims to increase transparency by standardizing reporting requirements and allowing coordination with existing reporting processes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates transparency for DOE clean energy projects under Infrastructure Act, ensuring accountability for funded initiatives.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates transparency for clean energy projects under Infrastructure Act, promoting accountability in environmental initiatives and advancing clean energy deployment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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in committee · United States · Senate May 13, 2025

S 1721: Energy Freedom Act

The Energy Freedom Act (S 1721) repeals numerous tax credits and incentives for clean energy, energy efficiency, and alternative fuels currently included in the Internal Revenue Code. This bill affects individuals, businesses, and organizations that currently benefit from these credits, including homeowners making energy-efficient home improvements, clean energy producers, and manufacturers of alternative fuels. The legislation specifically eliminates credits for residential and commercial energy efficiency, clean vehicles, renewable energy production, biofuels, and other clean energy technologies. Most provisions will take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025, with some provisions taking effect January 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals tax credits for clean energy/efficiency, defunding incentives that reduce government spending through tax breaks.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals tax credits for clean energy, energy efficiency, and alternative fuels, directly weakening incentives for renewables and efficiency programs.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill repeals tax credits for clean energy, energy efficiency, and alternative fuels, directly defunding environmental initiatives and removing financial incentives for clean energy adoption.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRepeals tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements, increasing costs for homeowners and reducing housing affordability.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy

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in committee · United States · House Jun 4, 2025

HR 3742: Offshore Energy Modernization Act of 2025

The Offshore Energy Modernization Act of 2025 sets national offshore wind energy production goals of 30 gigawatts by 2030 and 50 gigawatts by 2035, creating a framework for developing offshore renewable energy projects on the outer Continental Shelf. Key provisions require offshore wind developers to meet domestic content requirements (65% U.S.-made components by 2033), establish project labor agreements for construction, and contribute to an Offshore Renewable Energy Compensation Fund that provides payments to affected communities like commercial fishing interests and Tribal groups. The bill establishes an Offshore Power Administration within the Department of Energy to coordinate transmission infrastructure development and requires more efficient environmental reviews while ensuring meaningful Tribal consultation for projects.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergySets offshore wind production goals, mandates domestic content, and funds renewable infrastructure development, advancing renewable energy expansion.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentSets binding offshore wind energy targets (30GW by 2030) and promotes renewable energy development, directly advancing clean energy goals per environmental protection indicators.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates project labor agreements for offshore wind construction, which supports collective bargaining and worker standards in the energy sector.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Transmission Wind

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 3, 2025

S 369: NO GOTION Act

This bill denies U.S. green energy tax credits to companies tied to designated "foreign adversaries," including those owned by governments of Cuba, Venezuela (under Maduro), or other nations identified under U.S. law. It blocks eligibility for tax benefits under specific clean energy provisions (like credits for solar, wind, and energy-efficient buildings) if a company meets defined criteria: having 10%+ ownership by a foreign adversary government, being controlled by such entities, or having certain financial arrangements (like leases or debt) with them. The law applies to future tax years and aims to prevent taxpayer-funded incentives from flowing to entities linked to nations deemed adversarial by the U.S. government. It does not alter existing tax credits for companies not meeting these criteria.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDenies tax credits for green energy projects to foreign-adversary-linked companies, restricting tax benefits under clean energy provisions.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill blocks tax credits for solar/wind/energy-efficient projects if companies have foreign adversary ties, restricting access to clean energy incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · United States · Senate Nov 20, 2025

S 3227: Protecting American Farmland Act

This bill prohibits federal funding for ground-mounted solar projects that convert prime farmland (defined as the most productive agricultural land under existing law) and excludes such projects from key tax credits like the residential clean energy credit (Section 25D), production tax credits (Sections 45, 45Y), and investment tax credits (Sections 48, 48E). It directly affects solar developers and property owners seeking to install solar facilities on prime farmland, blocking both federal financial support and tax incentives for these projects. The bill uses the existing definition of "prime farmland" from the Farmland Protection Policy Act to prevent agricultural land from being repurposed for solar energy generation. Its core mechanism is a dual restriction: no federal funds for covered projects and exclusion from tax credits for solar installations on protected farmland.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly restricts tax credits (Sections 25D, 45, 45Y, 48, 48E) and prohibits federal funding for solar projects on prime farmland, directly limiting tax incentives and defunding specific initiatives.90% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks federal funding and tax credits for solar on prime farmland, restricting renewable energy development as defined in the bill's summary.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks federal funding and tax credits for solar projects on prime farmland, restricting clean energy development that aligns with environmental protection goals.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts solar energy technology deployment on prime farmland by blocking federal funding and tax credits, limiting renewable energy technology adoption.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar Conservation Tags Agriculture

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