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H.R. 1 expands 45Z clean fuel production credit for conventional biofuels while cutting sustainable aviation fuel tax credit
H.R. 1, the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act (OBBBA), enacted on July 4, 2025, expands the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z) by extending it through 2029 and loosening eligibility requirements associated with transportation fuels’ carbon intensity (CI). Simultaneously, amendments to the 45Z credit within H.R. 1 dramatically reduce…
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It’s time for a state playbook for fusion energy deployment
As fusion energy moves from the lab to the grid, state policies will be increasingly important in determining how and where the industry takes shape in the United States. In a new policy report, Clean Air Task Force (CATF) offers a menu of state policy options —adaptable to states’ energy…
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States hold the key to industrial innovation
Introduction: Why Industry Matters and the Role of States The United States’ industrial base is a cornerstone of its economy, employing more than 12 million workers and generating hundreds of billions in payroll. However, industry is also a leading source of pollution, responsible for nearly a quarter of the national…
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DOE project cuts pull the rug out under communities and undermine American interests
The U.S. Department of Energy today announced the termination of 223 energy projects that were important to advancing the United States’ energy future. Conrad Schneider, Senior Director, U.S., at Clean Air Task Force said: “This move doesn’t just pull the rug out from under American communities, businesses, and workers counting on these projects, it…
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Geothermal supply chain
The Opportunity Advancements from the oil and gas sector, especially in directional drilling and well design, are driving innovation in geothermal development.1 Next-generation geothermal can drive American energy abundance, support energy security, and provide 24/7 clean firm baseload power to the grid with adequate support across the value chain.2 Today’s conventional…
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Considerations for Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) Guidance
New Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) restrictions, which apply to multiple tax credits including the Investment and Production Tax Credits (45Y and 48E) and the advanced manufacturing credit (45X) among others, require clear, administrable guidance from the U.S. Department of Treasury to avoid unintentionally limiting U.S. energy developers’ ability to…
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California legislature passes landmark energy and affordability package, saving ratepayers billions
Sacramento, CA – This weekend, the California legislature today passed SB 254, a landmark energy and affordability bill. Critically, the bill establishes the California Transmission Infrastructure Accelerator to coordinate transmissions planning, facilitate public financing, and reduce project costs—with the potential to save Californians up to $3 billion annually. “The…
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EU State of the Energy Union 2025 – A unifying call for sovereignty, security, decarbonisation, and competitiveness
In her most recent State of the Union speech, President von der Leyen declared: “This must be Europe’s Independence Moment.” The European Commission’s 2025 State of the Energy Union lands squarely in this context, offering a stocktake of progress while pointing to the challenges still ahead. EU’s future hinges on deploying the full range of climate and clean energy solutions to cut…
