Utility Industry Stories We're Tracking - April 3, 2025

Pretty busy day in the world of news, wouldn't you say? 

Theme 1: The tariffs in the energy world

Tariffs Are Likely to Hit U.S. Renewable Energy

Oil's slide is an early verdict on Trump's tariff rollout

The Hidden Loser in Trump’s Auto Tariffs: Domestic EV Manufacturing

Tariffs Deliver Blow to Dented Southeast Asian Solar Exports

Trump promised to slash energy prices. How’s that going?

Theme 2: Coal trends in the U.S.

Dirtiest US Coal-Fired Power Plant Applies for EPA Exemption

Pennsylvania coal plant to transform into 4.5GW gas-powered plant

Theme 3: Data Center planning

Largest US gas-fired power plant planned for data centers in Pennsylvania

Exclusive: Trump’s Plans to Build AI Data Centers on Federal Land