• Clean Energy Industry Faces Tariffs and Uncertainty, but Promising Projects Forge Ahead

  • May 8 2025
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Clean Energy Industry Faces Tariffs and Uncertainty, but Promising Projects Forge Ahead

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  • # Clean Energy Industry State Analysis: May 8, 2025

    The U.S. clean energy sector continues to show remarkable growth despite emerging challenges. In 2024, the industry deployed an impressive 67 GW capacity and attracted a record $115 billion in private-sector investments, according to recent Bloomberg NEF and Business Council for Sustainable Energy data[1].

    Corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs) have emerged as a critical driver, responsible for approximately half of utility-scale market demand. These voluntary procurement agreements are crucial for mitigating future revenue volatility in the wholesale market, enabling projects to secure necessary financing[1].

    However, the industry faces significant headwinds from the current administration's policies. The Republican administration has issued sweeping executive orders affecting energy policy, including tariffs that create uncertainty for renewable energy developers and increase costs for essential components[2].

    Emma Sbrollini, a FiscalNote consultant, notes that "Any future development that's not already planned in the energy sector seems to be at a standstill" as companies navigate the tariff situation[2]. These tariffs are exacerbating existing shortages of essential parts, potentially slowing the clean energy transition.

    In response to these challenges, industry organizations are mobilizing. The Solar Energy Industries Association launched a campaign on April 21 to protect tax credits that support clean energy, targeting Congressional districts that would be affected by potential rollbacks[3].

    Meanwhile, significant infrastructure projects continue to move forward. The Grain Belt Express, set to become the largest transmission line in U.S. history, has awarded $1.7 billion to U.S. contractors for construction. This project is expected to provide $52 billion in energy cost savings to Americans over a 15-year period[4].

    Additionally, the Department of Energy released its 2025 update on Virtual Power Plants, outlining pathways to commercial adoption of this emerging technology that could help integrate distributed energy resources into the grid[5].
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