Trump Budget Proposal Includes Over US$20 Billion In Energy And Climate Cuts

Plus, how one Spanish wind turbine-maker kept the lights on during the blackout, Shell subsidiary sonnen heats up Virtual Power Plant race In Texas, another major offshore wind developer stops work in the USA, Nestlé’s green expansion in Hungary highlights state support for energy resilience, and more!

As budget negotiations heat up in Washington, a new federal proposal could see more than US$20 billion slashed from energy and climate programs. With critical clean tech initiatives on the line, what could this mean for the pace of the energy transition?

Meanwhile, new plans are taking shape in the Mountain West, where a small modular reactor project is looking to establish a regional base. Could this be a turning point for localized nuclear deployment in underserved grids?

In Hungary, state support is helping one industrial player expand its solar footprint – showing how national backing can unlock new momentum for private sector sustainability goals.

At the same time, European energy leaders are navigating geopolitical uncertainty as ties with a key eastern supplier continue to shift. How are executives recalibrating their strategies amid growing pressure?

From Spain, we bring a look at how one wind turbine manufacturer kept operations running during a widespread blackout – a story of grit, planning, and the importance of redundancy.

Elsewhere, a key industry group is pushing back against misinformation ahead of a high-stakes tax policy debate. It's a reminder that policy and perception often shape deployment as much as innovation.

And finally, the AI boom is fueling a new surge in clean energy procurement, with nuclear taking a surprising lead. Is the sector ready for the scale and speed this shift demands?

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