The U.S. just slashed clean energy incentives and doubled down on fossil fuels — right as electricity demand is exploding. In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge Podcast, Russ Bates and Canadian co-host Brian Scott break down the fallout from the “Big Ugly Bill” and what it means for the grid, the economy, and your power bill.

⚡ Key Topics in Episode 15:

• Why the U.S. just crippled clean energy and how it fuels a future of blackouts and brownouts

• The real impact of gutting the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and pausing utility-scale solar projects

• How AI data centers, EVs, and electrification are driving power demand far beyond what fossil fuels can deliver

• The myth of “just build more gas” — and the truth about 5+ year lead times for turbines and steam generators

• Why nuclear is completely off the table until at least 2035

• The overlooked risk of 35% tariffs on Canadian electricity imports

• What this means for ratepayers, reliability, and small businesses across the U.S.

• Why clean energy still wins — even with the policy headwinds

💡 If you want to understand what’s really happening in U.S. energy policy — and how it affects your wallet, your business, and the grid — this episode pulls no punches.

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