Headline News:

• “Sierra Club Statement On Donald Trump’s FY2027 Budget Proposal” • Donald Trump released his proposed budget for fiscal year 2027. It seeks to increase our defense spending to a massive $1.5 trillion while reducing non-defense discretionary spending by more than $73 billion, including a 52% cut in funding for the EPA. [CleanTechnica]

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• “How Long Can The EU’s Oil Reserves Last?” • The 400 million barrels of oil released by the IEA could last about five months, according to analysts. The bloc also has storage reserves. The EU consumes about 10.5 million barrels of oil per day, about 10% of global demand. Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen is calling for “unity among EU countries.” [Euronews]
• “China, A Leader In Renewables, Was Prepared For A Global Fuel Crisis” • Overall, China is well positioned to buffer both its consumers and economy from the oil shock sparked by the Iran war, despite its heavy dependency on imported oil. But if the war drags on and leads to a global recession, China’s growth would take a serious hit. [The Christian Science Monitor]
• “Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Systems Now Account For 20% Of Puerto Rico’s Capacity Mix” • In Puerto Rico, rooftop solar had 20% of the overall capacity mix at the end of 2025. Rooftop solar had increased fastest of all sources for a decade. Between 2016 and 2025 rooftop solar installations accounted for 81% of the new generating capacity. [CleanTechnica]
• “Louisiana Projected To Add 12 G W Of Utility-Scale Solar By 2035” • A study funded by NextEra Energy projects that annual solar deployment in Louisiana will decline from 2028 through 2030 due to expiring tax credits, and then it will rise steadily through 2035, with associated employment impacts and tax revenues for local communities. [pv magazine USA]

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