Focus
House passes Senate version of megabill, sending it to Trump’s desk
Utility Dive – July 3
The Republican budget megabill, which makes steep cuts to the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy tax credits, now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk after passing both houses of Congress. The House passed the Senate’s version of the bill 218-214 on Thursday. The bill restricts the ability of projects to qualify for the tech-neutral clean electricity 45Y production tax credit and 48E investment tax credit, shortens the timeline for those credits, and ends the 25D residential solar credit after this year. The 25E, 30D, 30C, and 45W electric vehicle credits will terminate after Sept. 30. While clean energy advocates and congressional Democrats maintain that the final version of the bill goes too far in slashing IRA credits, some Republicans wanted to see more significant cuts.
News
Strong growth continues for energy storage market in Q1
Solar Builder – June 25
Despite uncertainty from Washington, the U.S. energy storage market experienced record growth in Q1 2025, according to a new Wood Mackenzie and American Clean Power Association report. The U.S. energy storage market added more than 2 GW across all segments in the first quarter this year, marking the highest Q1 on record. The utility-scale segment led the way with more than 1.5 GW of new capacity.
Projects
Arevon completes 400 MWh battery project on San Diego coast
Solar Power World – June 25
Arevon Energy has started commercial operations at its Peregrine Energy Storage Project in San Diego’s Barrio Logan community. The 200 MW/400 MWh battery storage project was developed and is owned and operated by Arevon.
Crusoe and Redwood launch microgrid using recycled EV batteries to power data centers
Data Center Dynamics – June 27
AI data center developer Crusoe has partnered with battery recycling firm Redwood Energy to develop a microgrid system powered through solar and repurposed electric vehicle (EV) batteries for modular AI data centers. The companies have already deployed the 12 MW/63 GWh microgrid at an undisclosed Crusoe AI data center.
Matrix signs resource adequacy capacity deal for California battery
Renewables Now – July 1
Renewable energy platform Matrix Renewables has sealed a resource adequacy capacity contract with not-for-profit power provider Pioneer Community Energy in connection with the Alamo Battery Energy Storage project located in Kern County. The contract covers the entire 22 MW of the facility’s total capacity.
Kansas EV manufacturer deploys largest fleet of electric terminal tractors in the Port of LA
Renewable Energy World – June 26
The Port of Los Angeles boasts a sprawl of solar installations (with more in the works) and participates in multiple emission reduction initiatives. The port is also part of a consortium developing a hydrogen market, and soon it will be part of history when Eco Wave Power christens the first-ever onshore U.S. wave energy pilot project. The port is also on the razor’s edge for heavy-duty electric equipment deployment, a fast-growing space in a state steadfastly working toward 100% clean energy.
BLM approves Montana gas pipeline, Nevada geothermal projects
Rigzone – July 1
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has approved a proposed Northwestern Energy pipeline, as well as several geothermal expansion and research projects by Ormat Technologies in Nevada. On May 30 the Department of Interior announced expedited review procedures for geothermal projects in Nevada. The Ormat projects are the first approved under the new procedures.
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