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President Trump’s AI Action Plan and White House Control of Renewables — AI: The Washington Report

As the Trump administration rolls out its AI Action Plan, which we will separately cover in depth in the next few days, with goals to keep government oversight to a minimum and prioritize innovation, the initial EOs have made...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Executive Order Targets Renewable Energy Incentives, Adds Compliance Risk for Developers

The Trump administration issued an executive order on July 7, 2025, titled Ending Market‑Distorting Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign‑Controlled Energy Sources, aimed at accelerating implementation of the recently enacted One...more

McCarter & English, LLP

One Big Beautiful Bill Act Tax Law Updates—Energy Sector

On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) (P.L. 119-21), which includes a number of tax law changes that directly impact the energy industry. A significant number of the...more

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One Big Beautiful Bill: Effect on Energy Credits

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBB”), which was signed by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025, revokes or curtails the majority of energy credits and significantly curtails other credits. ...more

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Renewable Energy Update 7.10.25

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to phase out federal subsidies for green energy like wind and solar farms, citing unsustainability for the grid and too much reliance on foreign adversaries. The order...more

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New Executive Order Targets Wind and Solar Tax Credits

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On July 7, 2025, President Trump signed the executive order “Ending Market Distorting Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign-Controlled Energy Sources.” The EO directs the Secretary of the Treasury to “strictly enforce” the...more

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Ending Market Distorting Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign Controlled Energy Sources (Trump EO Tracker)

Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue new guidance within 45 days to enforce the termination of Sections 45Y and 48E tax credits for wind and solar under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including restricting safe...more

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Coalition of States Dispute Trump Administration’s “National Energy Emergency” Claim

On the heels of an action by states challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to block federal permits for offshore wind development a lawsuit filed by 15 states on May 9, 2025, claims that the administration misapplied...more

Jenner & Block

How Geothermal and Hydropower are Positioned to Thrive in the Coming Years

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This year’s Earth Week theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” focuses on renewable energy, specifically “championing solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and tidal generated energy.”...more

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Trump Administration Rolls Back Climate Initiatives and Orders EPA To Set Sunset Dates for Regulations - The Trump...

President Trump’s executive orders prioritize energy production from fossil fuels and pause both onshore and offshore wind projects....more

DLA Piper

Horizon - ESG Regulatory News and Trends - April 2025

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Trump Administration actions - Trump orders DOJ to stop states from enforcing unconstitutional or preempted climate laws. In a sweeping Executive Order (EO) issued on April 8, President Donald Trump has ordered Attorney...more

Jenner & Block

Earth Day 2025—Our Power, Our Planet

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We look forward to Earth Day 2025 today, the Corporate Environmental Lawyer is once again kicking off its weekly series of blogs which focus on this year’s Earth Day theme — “Our Power, Our Planet”. This year marks the 55th...more

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Six Questions Flowing From President Trump’s Recent Suite of Energy-Focused Actions

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President Trump’s energy-focused ambitions will generate work for regulators at all levels of the government....more

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Not just Coal... its "Beautiful Clean" Coal

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The executive order calls for the removal of federal regulatory barriers that hinder coal production. This will likely involve significant work to navigate and implement these changes, ensuring compliance while maximizing the...more

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Orders of Magnitude: President Trump Reshapes Energy and Environmental Landscape Through Executive Orders

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Among the 37 executive orders signed by President Trump in his first week in office, there are several that address the regulation of energy and the environment. While it may be too soon to know the lasting effect of these...more

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Beyond the Executive Orders: Legislative Proposals to Strengthen the U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chain

Critical minerals are the backbone of modern technologies and national security, powering everything from advanced semiconductors and electric vehicle batteries to missile guidance systems and renewable energy infrastructure....more

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GOP AGs Urge Congress to Expand Year-Round Access to E15 Fuel

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A coalition of 16 Republican AGs wrote a letter to Congressional leaders supporting the passage of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025, which would allow all states access to E15—a gasoline blend with...more

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Army Corps Seeks to Fast-Track 600 Energy and Infrastructure Projects

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The Army Corps of Engineers has identified over 600 energy and other infrastructure projects that could be fast-tracked under President Donald Trump’s National Energy Emergency declaration, according to a Reuters review of...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — March 2025

Federal Energy Policy Update: A Tumultuous Start to 2025 - The saying “March comes in like a lion” refers to the weather. However, in the political sphere, the Trump administration has ushered in a turbulent start to the...more

Morgan Lewis - Power & Pipes

National Energy Dominance Council: Key Takeaways from President Trump’s Latest Energy-Related Executive Order

President Donald Trump issued an executive order (EO) establishing the National Energy Dominance Council (Council) on February 14, 2025. The EO outlines the rationale for creating the Council, its members, and its primary...more

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Executive Order Seeking to Scale Back the Decision-Making Authority of Independent Agencies May Have Profound Impact on FERC

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On February 18, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14215, entitled “Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies,” aimed at increasing direct presidential oversight of independent agencies and commissions. Unlike...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Wind Energy Leasing Moratorium Status Update

Wind energy projects along the coasts are facing uncertainty due to President Trump’s Presidential Memorandum issued on January 20, “Temporary Withdrawal of All Areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from Offshore Wind Leasing...more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

A New Era in U.S. Energy: Trump's Focus on Energy Dominance

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President Trump is set to sign an order establishing a "national energy dominance council" to steer U.S. energy policy. Led by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Energy Secretary Chris Wright, this council aims to streamline...more

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President Trump’s Executive Orders on the Environment

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Our Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group rounds up President Trump’s initial volley of Executive Orders focusing on the environment and energy....more

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U.S. Department of Energy: Secretary Chris Wright Outlines Department Priorities

United States Department of Energy (“DOE”) Secretary, Chris Wright, announced on February 5th the DOE’s priorities under the Trump Administration....more

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