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• Jul 16, 2025

  Climate Change Solutions - July 15, 2025

  The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) recaps recent U.S. climate and energy policy developments, including new legislation, issue briefs, and upcoming events.

  • Reconciliation package (P.L. 119-21) signed into law on July 4, 2025, ending or curtailing tax incentives for energy efficiency, renewables, and electric vehicles.
  • Congressional committees advanced bills on algal bloom mitigation, precision agriculture, coastal data, and wildfire resilience; EESI published briefs on critical minerals, data center water use, and recapped 60 climate-related hearings from May-June 2025.
• Feb 10, 2025 · IEEE Standards Association

  Four Energy Trends to Watch for in 2025

  In 2025, the energy sector witnesses advancements in four major trends: the reemergence of nuclear power, electrified infrastructure, the energy-water nexus, and building resilient power systems. The United States is actively developing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to provide safe and reliable energy sources, with companies like Dominion Energy, X-energy, and Amazon collaborating in this space. Notably, the European Union has mandated that ships connect to shore power by 2030, which could significantly lower emissions. Furthermore, ongoing assessments by the U.S. Department of Energy emphasize managing the relationship between energy production and water resources. The IEEE SA is enhancing standards for energy management and storage systems to improve grid resiliency, showcasing the industry’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions.

• Jul 17, 2024

  Bipartisan Senate bill proposes $12B for DOE’s AI work to spur energy breakthroughs, other advances

  A bipartisan Senate bill proposes $12B for DOE’s AI initiative FASST to improve energy solutions. DOE aims to utilize AI to enhance energy technologies and national security. Sen. Joe Manchin and Sen. Lisa Murkowski introduced the bill, emphasizing the importance of leveraging existing infrastructure for AI advancements.