Trump Cracks Down On Clean Energy
President Donald J. Trump is drawing a hard line against wasteful green energy spending, taking direct aim at the wind and solar tax credits buried deep in the Democrats’ 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. On Monday, Trump issued a powerful executive order directing the Treasury Department to strictly limit which so-called “clean energy” projects can continue raking in taxpayer-funded incentives.
⚡ Wind and Solar Tax Breaks Face Tight New Restrictions
The recently passed Republican megabill—a major legislative win for conservatives—puts an expiration date on solar and wind energy tax credits. Projects must either begin actual power production by 2028 or start physical construction within the next 12 months to qualify. But Trump’s executive order raises the bar even further.
Trump instructed the Treasury Department to reject flimsy claims of project “activity” and only approve credits where a substantial portion of the facility has already been built. The order also aims to block any attempts to manipulate deadlines or accelerate eligibility for federal subsidies.
🔎 Interior Department Ordered to End Special Treatment
The president didn’t stop at Treasury. Trump also directed the Department of the Interior to identify and eliminate any policies that give preferential treatment to wind and solar developers on federal land or offshore projects. This bold move stands in stark contrast to the Biden-era favoritism toward green energy firms—many of which profited heavily at taxpayer expense.
💬 GOP Conservatives Secure Tougher Oversight
Although the bill’s final version was a compromise, several conservative Republicans demanded stronger enforcement before agreeing to support it. Representative Ralph Norman (R-SC), one of the bill’s key skeptics, said he flipped to a “yes” after direct conversations with the Trump administration.
“We got clear answers on enforcement, how the green subsidies in the IRA will be handled, and how tax cuts will roll out. I feel confident this bill is on the right track,” Norman said.
🇺🇸 America-First Energy Policy Restored
This latest action reinforces President Trump’s commitment to energy independence, fiscal responsibility, and putting America First. By rolling back unnecessary subsidies and stopping the flow of billions to unreliable energy sources, Trump is once again putting the needs of American families, workers, and taxpayers ahead of the radical green agenda.
