House Republicans have approved two fiscal 2025 funding packages for energy and environment agencies, despite resistance from Democrats to deep cuts and policy riders. The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water approved its $59.2 billion fiscal 2025 bill for the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers, and the Bureau of Reclamation by voice vote. The legislation includes severe cuts to DOE’s clean energy programs, including the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Democrats expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of clean energy investment.

Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating







