18 h. ago Here’s what to know about clean energy in Republican megabill headed to Trump

Congress passed a massive tax and spending cuts package Thursday that curbs billions of dollars in spending across clean energy. That means people will be paying a lot more for home solar, energy efficiency and other green technologies — and the nation’s efforts to address climate change just got a lot more challenging. The bill […]

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19 h. ago Trump Wins Broad Economic Policy Shift as House Passes Tax Bill

President Donald Trump secured a sweeping shift in US domestic policy as the House passed a $3.4 trillion fiscal package that cuts taxes, curtails spending on safety-net programs and reversed much of Joe Biden’s efforts to move the country toward a clean-energy economy.

Economics

33 h. ago China Leads a BRICS Nations Shift Into Solar Power, Report Shows

China’s vast clean-energy industry has spearheaded a BRICS solar-power boom, with the bloc accounting for more than half of global generation last year, according to a new report.

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44 h. ago In a big bill that hurts clean energy, residential solar likely to get hit fast

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Republicans in Congress rushed forward with a massive tax and spending cut bill, a North Carolina renewable energy executive wrote to his 190 employees with a warning: Deep cuts to clean energy tax credits were going to hurt. “(The changes) would almost certainly include the loss of jobs on our team,” […]

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44 h. ago Want Cheaper Solar Panels, Home Batteries or a Heat Pump? Better Act Soon

Trump’s tax bill passed by the Senate would end some clean energy tax credits after Dec. 31. Homeowners and installers are racing to meet the deadline.

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45 h. ago Musk should ‘head back home to South Africa,’ Trump says amid tax bill feud

Despite bankrolling Trump's 2024 presidential campaign and helming efforts to eliminate government spending through DOGE, Musk has publicly opposed the tax bill for some time.

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3 d. ago India Calls End to Subsidy That Helped Fuel Clean Energy Boom

A key subsidy that helped propel the growth of India’s renewable industry has come to an end despite months of industry lobbying, adding financial stress to a sector that’s already grappling with a demand glut.

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3 d. ago Netanyahu to head to Washington next week as Trump presses for Gaza ceasefire

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at the White House next Monday, according to two U.S. administration officials. The visit comes as the U.S. leader has begun stepping up his push on the Israeli government to broker a ceasefire and hostage agreement and bring about an end […]

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4 d. ago Greenko Founders Borrow $650 Million to Buy Back Stake From Orix

The founders of Indian clean energy producer Greenko Energy Holdings have signed a $650 million private credit deal they will use to buy back most of Orix Corp.’s stake in the company, according to people familiar with the matter.

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5 d. ago Musk rages as Trump tax bill slashes electric vehicle credits

(Bloomberg) — Elon Musk slammed the U.S. Senate’s latest version of President Donald Trump’s multi-trillion dollar tax bill Saturday, raging online that the cuts to electric vehicle and other clean energy credits would be “incredibly destructive” to the country. Musk, the chief executive officer of Tesla Inc. and SpaceX, posted on his social media platform […]

Economics

6 d. ago Senate Tweaks Trump Tax Bill in Bid to Court Republican Holdouts

Senate Republicans unveiled a new version of their $4.2 trillion tax cut package that adjusts key provisions on the SALT deduction, Medicaid and clean energy as they try to meet a July 4 deadline set by President Donald Trump.

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6 d. ago Alberta's moment: Powering the world's future of AI with a clean energy infrastructure

A quiet revolution is being planned in the boreal forest of west central Alberta. If successful, it could reposition Canada, led by Alberta, as the world’s essential engine room for artificial intelligence. The proposed 7.5-gigawatt Wonder Valley data centre is at the heart of this vision, a staggering 5 x 1.5 gigawatts delivered to a […]

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8 d. ago How BLUETTI's new power solution can help upgrade your summer adventures in Ontario

Toronto summers rarely mean staying in the city. Whether you're off to cottage country, a campsite, or the islands, connecting with nature is something every Toronto resident covets after a long, cold winter.But unplugging doesn’t have to mean going without power — and when outlets are putting you out, a portable power solution can turn a beach-bum day into a sweet seasonal retreat.Launching in Canada on July 1, the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 is the new compact power station from the experts in portable power. It comes in at just 25.3 lbs and powers up to 80 per cent in under 45 minutes, setting the power station up to be a summer essential.Want to scoop one up? There's a two-week launch deal worth marking your calendars for, putting this compact powerhouse into "super early bird" price territory for a limited time. Built for Ontario summersBLUETTI isn’t new to the clean energy game. In fact, the company has designed portable power gear since 2009,...

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9 d. ago Battery CEO Says US Senate’s Clean Energy Bill Is ‘Workable’

Battery storage company Fluence Energy Inc. said it can work with US Senate Republicans’ latest version of President Donald Trump’s fiscal package, which would preserve tax credits for the industry while gutting incentives for wind and solar power.

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1 week ago Ford Escalates Battery Job Warnings as Congress Mulls EV Cuts

Ford Motor Co. intensified its campaign to preserve clean energy manufacturing subsidies Monday, warning jobs at its electric-vehicle battery plant in southwestern Michigan could be at risk if Republicans in Congress pare back tax credits in President Donald Trump’s multi-trillion dollar economic package.

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1 week ago ELDER: Democrats bury heads in the sand as Trump tackles Iran crisis

When it comes to criticizing President Donald Trump and refusing to give credit for virtually anything, it’s full speed ahead for Democrat politicians.  On the economy, Axios just reported: “The stock market had been recently scraping new highs … The unemployment rate was 4.2%, and inflation was well-contained near the Fed’s 2% target.” Gas prices […]

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2 w. ago Letters June 17, 2025: ‘Carney could have, and should have, kept Trump out.’

Just the truth I have a suggestion for a headline: Prime Minister Mark Carney grants President Trump permission to enter Canada by waving Canada’s restrictions for convicted felons to enter the country. Maybe big bold lettering covering half a page. Larry Dean Baker (It’s a little wordy. We like your thinking though.) Own the blame, […]

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2 w. ago Harvard Wins Reprieve, SALT Stalls: Tax Bill Winners and Losers

US businesses and wealthy universities scored major wins in the Senate Republicans’ version of President Donald Trump’s tax bill, while low-income Americans and clean energy providers are poised to be hit the hardest.

Economics

2 w. ago Donald Trump to leave G7 Summit early over Middle East tensions

'Because of what’s going on in the Middle East, President Trump will be leaving tonight after dinner with Heads of State,' White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt wrote

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2 w. ago GOLDSTEIN: Liberals’ clean energy crusade has been a super disaster

The U.S. has cut emissions at almost double Canada's rate, without imposing a national carbon tax

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