Murkowski “Cheated” as Executive Order Targets Wind and Solar Credits, Threatening 18% Price Spike

In a sharp turn of events that could reshape Alaska’s energy future, Senator Lisa Murkowski expressed frustration after securing what she thought was a vital win for renewable energy projects in her state, only to see it potentially neutralized days later by executive action. “I feel cheated,” Murkowski told the Anchorage Daily News on July 18, referring to the sequence of events that unfolded after she helped pass the July 4 comprehensive spending package. That legislation included her hard-fought amendment providing a 12-month window for wind and solar tax credits—a provision crucial for two major Alaska renewable projects facing a … Continue reading Murkowski “Cheated” as Executive Order Targets Wind and Solar Credits, Threatening 18% Price Spike