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While U.S. Clean Energy Growth Stalls, Africa’s Solar Revolution Surges Ahead
Some countries in Africa imported enough panels over the last 12 months to cover 50% of their annual electricity demand.
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Michael Thomas
America Isn't Pivoting To Natural Gas
Data from Texas shows that renewables are still the main story in America's electricity sector
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Michael Thomas
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New Clean Energy Tax Rules and Trump's Policy of Energy Scarcity
The IRS just released their long-awaited rules on how solar and wind projects can qualify for tax credits.
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Michael Thomas
Trump's Latest Policy Could Threaten Every Wind Project in America
The extreme policy could cost the US $317 billion in lost investment
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July 2025

June 2025

The Latest Senate Bill Is Worse Than Climate Advocates Thought Possible
The bill could pass the Senate in the next 24 hours
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Michael Thomas
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The Latest Senate Bill Puts Thousands of Clean Energy Projects At Risk
An updated analysis of where clean energy projects are at risk of losing tax credits—and potentially their financial viability
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Michael Thomas
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The Senate Just Dropped a Sledgehammer on Clean Energy
A quick look at what's in the latest Senate bill
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Michael Thomas
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Which States Would Lose the Most if the IRA is Repealed?
How a potential IRA repeal would impact clean energy deployment in each state
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Michael Thomas
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Democracy and Climate Policy in the Dark
Most people have no idea what the GOP is about to do
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Michael Thomas
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Can a Story Change Someone's Mind?
A new study and a few reflections on my first three years writing this newsletter
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Michael Thomas
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