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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

Sierra Club Lawyer to Present Oral Argument to Protect Billions in EV Charging for America’s Highways

•A lawsuit involving 21 states challenges a freeze on billions in federal EV charging funds, aiming to ensure their release for nationwide EV infrastructure development.
•The U.S. District Court's decision will directly impact the availability of significant federal financing for new EV charging projects across the country.
•For developers, the outcome dictates the financial viability and rollout speed of EV charging station projects and associated grid upgrade opportunities.

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Utility Dive•3 days ago

Trump pulls US from key climate treaty, 65 other global organizations

•The U.S. will withdraw from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and several other global climate, energy, and sustainable development organizations.
•This action signals a significant federal policy shift away from climate-driven initiatives, potentially reducing pressure for decarbonization and impacting future renewable energy incentives or carbon regulations.
•For developers, this creates uncertainty for long-term clean energy project viability and financing. For large power consumers, it could alter the regulatory landscape for emissions, ESG reporting, and the availability/cost of green power options.

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6 days ago

Year in Review: Sodium-ion startup Alsym on supply chains, safety and scale

•Alsym, a US sodium-ion battery startup, positions sodium-ion as a critical non-lithium alternative for energy storage, with significant prospects for market penetration from 2026 onwards.
•The technology promises enhanced supply chain stability, improved safety characteristics, and scalability, addressing key concerns for developers and large power consumers reliant on energy storage.
•Sodium-ion's potential for lower costs, driven by abundant raw materials, could significantly impact project economics, PPA structures, and overall viability for IPPs and large loads seeking cost-effective storage solutions.

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Energy Storage News•7 days ago

Greenflash Infrastructure safe harbours over 10GWh of Li-ion energy storage in US

•Greenflash Infrastructure, backed by H.I.G. Capital, has safe harboured over 10 GWh of Li-ion energy storage capacity, securing eligibility for key tax incentives.
•This substantial pipeline indicates rapid expansion in the US energy storage market, signaling future opportunities for developers and enhanced grid reliability for large power consumers.
•The action of "safe harbouring" directly underscores the significant impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its Investment Tax Credits on accelerating large-scale storage deployment.

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CleanTechnica•9 days ago

Enormous Chevrolet EV Sales Drop in 4th Quarter

•Chevrolet EV sales experienced a significant drop in Q4 2025, indicating price sensitivity in certain EV market segments to policy changes.
•Cadillac EV sales remained strong despite the loss of the $7,500 US EV tax credit, suggesting higher-end consumers are less impacted by incentives and value premium EV attributes (tech, smooth/quiet drive).
•The differential market response to the lost EV tax credit highlights the importance of segment-specific analysis for forecasting future electricity demand from EV adoption.

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CleanTechnica•10 days ago

Volkswagen EV Sales — Mixed Results in USA

•The US EV market is showing 'mixed results' in sales following the expiration of the $7,500 federal tax credit, indicating a complex and non-uniform demand response.
•Policy changes, specifically the removal of significant EV purchase incentives, are directly influencing consumer adoption rates and thus future electricity demand profiles.
•While some automotive OEMs (e.g., Cadillac) saw sales increases despite the credit loss, the overall 'mixed' picture suggests that projected load growth from EV adoption may vary significantly by manufacturer and region, impacting grid planning.

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CleanTechnica•10 days ago

Cadillac EV Sales Actually Up Year Over Year In 4th Quarter!

•Cadillac EV sales increased year-over-year in Q4 2025, defying expectations of a post-tax-credit slump.
•The $7,500 US EV tax credit expired at the end of Q3 2025, leading to a rush of purchases before October and an anticipated drop-off.
•This indicates sustained underlying demand for EVs, even without direct consumer incentives, particularly in premium segments, signaling continued growth in electricity demand for charging infrastructure and grid capacity.

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CleanTechnica•12 days ago

Yup, Kia EV Sales Drop More Than 50% In December

•Kia EV sales plummeted over 50% in December, following a surge in Q3 driven by the impending expiration of the $7,500 US EV tax credit.
•The sharp decline underscores the immediate and significant impact of policy changes and consumer incentives on EV market demand.
•This volatility in EV adoption rates could affect long-term electricity demand forecasts, influencing infrastructure planning for power developers and large power consumers.

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CleanTechnica•14 days ago

A Green Hydrogen Innovator In Oklahoma Has A Message For Texas: Hold My Beer

•Oklahoma is emerging as a new hub for green hydrogen innovation, with startup Tobe challenging Texas's current lead.
•The development leverages existing oil and gas industry expertise, suggesting a favorable environment for energy sector transitions in Oklahoma.
•Increased state-level competition for green hydrogen development could drive innovation and expand supply for large consumers.

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CleanTechnica•15 days ago

Google AI Giving Wrong Information On US EV Tax Credit

•AI tools, including Google's, are providing inaccurate and misleading information regarding the US EV Tax Credit.
•This incorrect information is presented with an authoritative tone, making it difficult for users to identify errors.
•For developers and large power consumers, relying solely on AI for complex policy details and financial incentives (like tax credits) can lead to misinformed strategic decisions and flawed project planning.

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CleanTechnica•15 days ago

Noble Environmental Announces Sale of $34.8 Million in Investment Tax Credits, and Commercial Operations of 3 New RNG Facilities

•Noble Environmental completed the sale of $34.8 million in Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) generated by two of its renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities.
•This transaction demonstrates a significant and active market for ITCs, offering a crucial financing mechanism for renewable energy project developers.
•Three new RNG facilities, including the two generating the ITCs, have commenced commercial operations, expanding the supply of renewable fuel.

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Energy Storage News•15 days ago

Year in Review: Jinko on leveraging a global solar brand to compete in ‘transformational’ 2025

•Jinko's Energy Storage System (ESS) division experienced significant expansion in 2025, indicating robust growth in the global energy storage market.
•As a vertically integrated solar manufacturer, Jinko's ESS growth suggests increasing availability and potentially competitive pricing for integrated solar-plus-storage solutions.
•The characterization of 2025 as 'transformational' points to major shifts in the energy storage landscape, likely driven by demand from developers, IPPs, and large power consumers.

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CleanTechnica•16 days ago

IRS Sued Over Anti-Solar & Anti-Wind Tax Rules

•A broad coalition, including tribal utilities and consumer groups, has filed a lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department.
•The lawsuit alleges that new tax credit guidance illegally discriminates against wind and solar energy projects.
•The outcome of this litigation could significantly alter the financial viability and deployment timelines for future renewable energy developments.

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CleanTechnica•17 days ago

T1 Energy Gets 5-Gigawatt US Solar Module Factory From Trina Solar

•T1 Energy is establishing a 5-gigawatt (GW) solar module factory in the US, utilizing technology from Trina Solar.
•This significant domestic manufacturing investment is a direct response to the global trend of localizing core manufacturing within national borders, moving away from a free-market global supply chain.
•For developers and large power consumers, this factory represents a substantial increase in US-made solar module supply, potentially improving supply chain reliability and enabling projects to qualify for domestic content incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

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Energy Storage News•17 days ago

PGE receives regulatory approval to increase price of 1GW BESS portfolio, ‘significant changes’ to tariffs and ITC to blame

•Portland General Electric (PGE) received regulatory approval to increase the price of its 1GW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) portfolio.
•The price increase is directly attributed to recent Federal Government changes in import tariffs and tax credits (ITC).
•This development signals that federal policy shifts are significantly impacting the cost and financial viability of large-scale energy storage projects for developers and utilities.

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CleanTechnica•19 days ago

A 15-Ton Rooftop Heat Pump Is Coming For Your Fossil Fuels

•New 15-ton commercial-scale rooftop heat pumps will enter the US market within two years, offering significant energy efficiency gains.
•These units are projected to cut operational costs and reduce carbon emissions for large commercial and industrial facilities.
•The introduction of these OEM products aligns with broader electrification trends and policy incentives (e.g., IRA) aimed at decarbonizing building HVAC loads.

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CleanTechnica•20 days ago

Industrial Green Hydrogen Is Coming To Europe From The US, No Less

•US green hydrogen developers are actively expanding their market reach into European industrial sectors.
•This international expansion is occurring despite a 'sudden U-turn' in US federal energy policy, indicating strategic diversification or resilience by developers.
•The development signals the emergence of new international supply chains for industrial-scale green hydrogen, creating potential export markets for US producers and new off-take opportunities for large European consumers.

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CleanTechnica•23 days ago

State of Commercial Electrification — 2026 Outlook

•The commercial electrification market is entering 2026 in a state of significant transition.
•Regulatory frameworks are being rewritten, and federal incentives are currently under review.
•OEMs face uncertainty regarding compliance standards for their products in the evolving market.

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Energy Storage News•24 days ago

Can US trade policy deliver a domestic battery supply chain?

•US efforts to establish a domestic energy storage manufacturing supply chain face significant challenges beyond simple trade restrictions.
•Current US trade policies alone are deemed insufficient to guarantee a robust domestic battery supply, potentially impacting battery availability and pricing for developers and large power consumers.
•Achieving a resilient domestic battery supply chain will likely require broader policy interventions, such as incentives for raw material extraction, processing, and advanced manufacturing, to secure future supply and cost stability.

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CleanTechnica•27 days ago

US EV Tax Credit Loophole — Make Sure You Complete The Loop

•The article references a $7,500 US EV tax credit that ended, with a confirmed loophole for vehicles purchased before October 1st.
•This policy mechanism, though consumer-focused, illustrates the dynamic regulatory environment impacting EV adoption rates.
•Increased EV adoption, driven by such incentives, contributes to growing electricity demand, a critical factor for power developers and large consumers to monitor.

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