May 10, 2025executive actionEnergy PolicyClimate PolicyFederal Budget
Trump Slashes $18 Billion in Renewable Energy Funding
The Trump administration announced cuts totaling $18 billion in federal renewable energy funding, targeting grants, loans, and programs from the Inflation Reduction Act. The cuts affected wind, solar, and battery storage projects across dozens of states and reversed years of clean energy investment policy, drawing legal challenges from affected states and project developers.