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Chelsie Napiza

Energy Secretary Chris Wright Applauds Absolute End For Federal Wind And Solar Subsidies In Massive Green Energy Blow

Energy Secretary Chris Wright has hailed the end of new federal wind and solar subsidies, but the legal reality is more complicated. (Credit: US Department of Energy)

The 4 Jul 2026 deadline will end core tax credits for future US wind and solar projects, but not all federal support.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on 2 Jul that the Trump administration would 'end the subsidies for wind and solar' after about 35 years. The statute reaches two principal clean-electricity tax credits rather than every federal mechanism that can assist the sector.

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