Energy

in committee · United States · Senate Mar 3, 2025

S 818: Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act

This bill establishes a federal research program to improve the identification, plugging, and repurposing of abandoned oil and gas wells. It directs the Secretary to create a program focused on developing better remote sensing technologies, understanding methane emissions from wells, and finding cost-effective methods for plugging and repurposing wells (like for geothermal energy). The program requires coordination with universities, national labs, and private companies, and authorizes $30 million in 2026 increasing to $35 million by 2030. It directly affects federal agencies managing energy and environmental programs, and aims to address environmental risks from wells no longer in use.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds research to repurpose oil/gas wells for geothermal energy (renewable), promoting clean energy infrastructure development and methane reduction.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAddresses methane emissions from abandoned wells and promotes geothermal repurposing, reducing emissions and advancing clean energy solutions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Hazardous Materials

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in committee · United States · House Oct 6, 2025

HR 5692: Marine Energy Technologies Acceleration Act

This bill establishes a $1 billion Marine Energy Acceleration Fund to advance marine energy technologies like tidal and wave power. It allocates $600 million for 20+ pilot projects that connect to local grids, prioritizing rural, tribal, and low-income communities, while $230 million funds research to cut costs and improve efficiency. The bill also dedicates $50 million to assess 50 coastal sites for energy potential, $85 million for workforce programs near project sites, and $15 million to streamline federal permitting. These provisions directly affect marine energy developers, coastal communities, and federal agencies like the Department of Energy, aiming to accelerate deployment through targeted funding and regulatory support.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds $1B for tidal/wave renewable energy projects, research, and workforce programs, advancing marine energy infrastructure per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds marine energy (tidal/wave) projects, promoting clean renewable energy development to reduce emissions and advance environmental protection.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAllocates $85M for workforce programs near marine energy project sites, directly supporting job creation and training in target communities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Energy Resilience Coastal & Flood Protection

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in committee · United States · Senate Nov 20, 2025

S 3227: Protecting American Farmland Act

This bill prohibits federal funding for ground-mounted solar projects that convert prime farmland (defined as the most productive agricultural land under existing law) and excludes such projects from key tax credits like the residential clean energy credit (Section 25D), production tax credits (Sections 45, 45Y), and investment tax credits (Sections 48, 48E). It directly affects solar developers and property owners seeking to install solar facilities on prime farmland, blocking both federal financial support and tax incentives for these projects. The bill uses the existing definition of "prime farmland" from the Farmland Protection Policy Act to prevent agricultural land from being repurposed for solar energy generation. Its core mechanism is a dual restriction: no federal funds for covered projects and exclusion from tax credits for solar installations on protected farmland.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly restricts tax credits (Sections 25D, 45, 45Y, 48, 48E) and prohibits federal funding for solar projects on prime farmland, directly limiting tax incentives and defunding specific initiatives.90% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks federal funding and tax credits for solar on prime farmland, restricting renewable energy development as defined in the bill's summary.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks federal funding and tax credits for solar projects on prime farmland, restricting clean energy development that aligns with environmental protection goals.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts solar energy technology deployment on prime farmland by blocking federal funding and tax credits, limiting renewable energy technology adoption.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar Conservation Tags Agriculture

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 24, 2025

S 2444: End Polluter Welfare Act of 2025

This bill eliminates government subsidies for fossil fuel production by increasing royalties for oil and gas extraction, terminating tax credits for fossil fuel companies, and prohibiting government funding for fossil fuel projects. It repeals recent legislation that provided fossil fuel subsidies, including provisions from the Inflation Reduction Act, and requires a study of additional subsidies. The bill affects fossil fuel companies, government agencies, and financial institutions that support fossil fuel development. Key provisions would take effect for production and tax years beginning after the bill's enactment.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill terminates fossil fuel tax credits, prohibits government funding for fossil fuels, and repeals subsidies. This reduces government spending and tax benefits for the industry, directly opposing budget/tax support for fossil fuels.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill eliminates fossil fuel subsidies and repeals related provisions, directly reducing dependence on fossil fuels per summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill eliminates fossil fuel subsidies and terminates tax credits, directly reducing financial support for polluting industries and aligning with environmental protection goals by curbing fossil fuel production and pollution.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · United States · Senate May 1, 2025

S 1584: Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2025

This bill prohibits federal agencies from using estimates of climate-related damages (like the "social cost of carbon," methane, or nitrous oxide) in regulatory analyses. It bans these metrics from cost-benefit reviews required under laws or executive orders (such as Executive Order 12866), rulemaking, guidance documents, or agency actions. Agencies must report by December 2025 on how often they previously used these metrics in regulations since 2009. The law directly affects federal agencies like the EPA when developing environmental rules, requiring them to rely only on legally mandated environmental considerations.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBans climate metrics (e.g., social cost of carbon) in regulatory analyses, weakening clean energy standards by removing environmental cost considerations from rulemaking.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill bans use of climate damage metrics (e.g., social cost of carbon) in regulatory analyses, removing environmental cost considerations and weakening environmental protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pipeline Infrastructure Climate Change

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in committee · United States · House Oct 21, 2025

HRES 823: Supporting the designation of the week beginning on October 19, 2025, as "Coal Week".

HRES 823 is a symbolic resolution proposing to designate the week beginning October 19, 2025, as "Coal Week" to recognize the coal industry's historical and current contributions to U.S. energy, military readiness, and economic stability. It does not create new laws or funding, but rather offers non-binding support for acknowledging coal's role in providing reliable power (19.5% of U.S. electricity in 2022) and its declining emissions through technological advancements. The resolution highlights coal as a "reliable and affordable source of baseload power" and notes its global significance (36% of worldwide electricity). This is purely a commemorative gesture with no direct impact on policy or affected parties beyond symbolic recognition of the coal sector.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergySymbolic resolution honors coal industry, favoring fossil fuels over renewable energy transition without advancing clean energy policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Coal

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 15, 2026

S 1327: Advancing GETs Act of 2025

Senate Bill 1327, the Advancing GETs Act of 2025, creates a shared savings program for developers who install grid-enhancing technologies (GETs) - hardware or software that improves grid capacity, efficiency, or reliability. Developers receive 10-25% of cost savings (over 3 years) from their GET investments, but only if savings exceed four times the installation cost. The bill also requires transmission operators to submit annual reports on congestion costs and establishes a federal guide to help utilities implement GETs. It directly affects GET developers and transmission operators, with key mechanisms including the savings threshold, mandatory reporting, and technical assistance resources.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes grid efficiency/reliability via incentives for GETs, directly advancing energy infrastructure modernization and clean grid investments.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes grid efficiency via GETs, reducing energy waste and emissions - indirect environmental benefit aligns with support stance80% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Transmission

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in committee · United States · House Jan 13, 2026

HR 6287: REAP Modernization Act of 2025

The REAP Modernization Act of 2025 updates the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to better support rural agricultural and small business renewable energy projects. It requires the program to actively promote greenhouse gas emission reductions through funded projects, expands eligibility to include producer cooperatives and nongovernmental organizations, and increases the climate benefit consideration from 25% to 50% in project evaluations. The bill also establishes a streamlined application process, mandates a study on dual-use energy systems (combining farming with renewable energy on the same land), and adjusts funding rules to prioritize underutilized renewable technologies. These changes directly affect rural farmers, cooperatives, and small businesses seeking grants for solar, wind, or other renewable energy installations on agricultural properties.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly updates REAP to promote renewable energy projects, requires greenhouse gas reduction, expands eligibility, and increases climate benefit consideration to 50%, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly requires GHG emission reductions, increases climate benefit consideration to 50%, and expands renewable energy project support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar Climate Change Tags Agriculture Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · House Apr 10, 2025

HR 2813: Small Modular Reactor Commercialization Act of 2025

This bill updates federal definitions and policies to support small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). It increases the size threshold for SMRs from 300 megawatts to 500 megawatts per reactor unit (and adjusts combined capacity limits), ensuring projects within this range qualify for federal funding. The bill requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Department of Energy to revise their guidance to align with these new definitions and creates a federal working group to assess U.S. competitiveness in SMR manufacturing and commercialization. These changes directly affect nuclear developers, manufacturers, and federal agencies managing energy policy and regulation.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes nuclear energy infrastructure by adjusting federal funding thresholds for SMRs, aligning with clean energy investment goals per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes clean energy by supporting small modular nuclear reactors, which reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance environmental protection through low-carbon power generation.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill advances nuclear technology commercialization by updating definitions and increasing funding thresholds for small modular reactors, promoting technological innovation in energy sector.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 1, 2025

S 1229: End Taxpayer Subsidies for Electric Vehicles Act

This bill repeals the federal tax credit for purchasing new electric vehicles by removing Section 30D from the Internal Revenue Code. It directly affects individuals who would have claimed this credit when buying a new EV, eliminating the $7,500 tax benefit for qualifying vehicles placed in service after the law's enactment. Key provisions include deleting references to the credit throughout tax code sections and making conforming amendments to other provisions. The change takes effect for vehicles purchased after the bill becomes law, ending the federal subsidy for new EV buyers.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals federal EV tax credit, eliminating $7,500 tax benefit for buyers, directly reducing tax relief for individuals.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill repeals $7,500 federal EV tax credit, directly weakening consumer incentives for electric vehicles and hindering renewable energy adoption in transportation.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves $7,500 federal tax credit for EVs, reducing incentives that promote clean transportation and lower emissions, directly weakening environmental progress.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationEliminates $7,500 EV tax credit, defunding sustainable transportation incentive and restricting EV adoption support.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Tax Credits Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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