With the clock ticking on the GOP’s reconciliation bill, Senate Democrats are lobbying Republican swing votes in an attempt to save the IRA’s clean energy tax credits. (E&E News)
What’s happening: Dems are working back channels with Republicans in states with big clean energy industries like TX and NC. The ask? Don’t hamstring a market your own utilities are finally scaling.
Why it matters: The next two weeks will define the energy investment landscape for the next decade. Grid resilience, rate structures, and interconnection timelines are all in play.