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Uncertainty Abounds: IRA Clean Energy Incentives Await Fate

Policy experts weigh in on the next possible steps for President Joe Biden’s signature climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act, following the Trump-led Republican trifecta.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Dec. 20, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including billions of dollars in loan awards from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Fervo Energy Adds $255 Million in Funding for Geothermal Projects

Fervo Energy secured $135 million in funding from Capricorn Investment and a $120 million letter of credit from Mercuria.

Ørsted Farms Down Stake in US Solar Projects in $572MM Deal

The deal was reached with Energy Capital Partners for stakes in Mockingbird Solar and Sparta Solar in Texas as well as Eleven Mile Solar in Arizona.

Powerhouse: Enbridge Boosting Renewables, NatGas to Meet Surging Demand

As the need for clean and lower-carbon power grows, Enbridge is among the companies taking an all-of-the-above approach.

NorthWestern Signs LOI to Power Montana Data Centers

NorthWestern Energy expects to generate 50 megawatts for datacenters beginning in 2027.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Dec. 13, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including the latest on explosive growth in grid-scale energy storage installations.

Equinor, Lazard Ponder Fate of the Inflation Reduction Act

With a new incoming Trump administration, there is concern about what changes are in store for President Biden’s signature climate legislation, the Inflation Reduction Act.

LNG, Crude Markets and Tariffs Muddy Analysts’ 2025 Outlooks

Energy demand is forecast to grow as data centers gobble up more electricity and LNG liquefaction capacity comes online in North America, but gasoline demand may peak by 2025, analysts say.

Ameresco, Republic Services Begin Operations at Illinois RNG Plant

The plant, in Edwardsville, Illinois, uses previously flared landfill gas to create renewable natural gas that will displace fossil fuel in a nearby Energy Transfer natural gas pipeline, the companies said.