Republicans Put Pressure On Trump To Salvage Funding For Renewables - CleanTechnica

The article discusses growing pressure from several Republican Senators on the Trump administration to preserve funding for renewable energy projects, particularly those supported by the Inflation Reduction Act under the Biden administration. Despite Trump’s public stance favoring an “all-of-the-above” energy strategy, his administration has actively sought to impede solar and wind energy development. Republican concerns stem from the risk that insufficient energy production could lead to consumer dissatisfaction and electoral repercussions in 2026. Senator Mike Rounds of South Dakota highlights the necessity of including wind energy to meet rising power demands, noting that over half of clean energy projects initiated since the Inflation Reduction Act face jeopardy, threatening jobs and investments in communities that traditionally favor limited government intervention. Complicating the energy landscape, the oil and gas industry itself shows limited enthusiasm for expanding fossil fuel production, as market factors like oil prices and global supply-demand dynamics outweigh political incentives. Meanwhile, renewable energy’s appeal continues to grow, with 96% of new global electricity demand met by renewables last