On July 4, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) was signed into law by President Donald J. Trump. Among its many provisions, the bill includes tax code reforms that allow businesses to immediately and fully expense new capital investments and research and development (R&D) costs, effective in the 2025 tax year.
Author: Nathalie Voit
Can this Company Decarbonize the Private Rental Market?
A big barrier to widespread solar power adoption across the rental market is the misaligned incentives in place. Because tenants are typically responsible for their own utility bills, there is no financial incentive for landlords to install this renewable energy source on their properties.
Can Circular Manufacturing Solve the Growing E-Waste Problem?
Electronics waste, or e-waste, is a pressing global problem that poses serious environmental and human health risks. Now, one startup is pioneering a circular manufacturing approach to address these risks and manage e-waste more sustainably.
Meet the Company at the Forefront of the E-fuels Industry Boom
As more companies turn to clean energy in an effort to combat climate change, the e-fuels industry is experiencing massive growth. Leading the charge is Infinium, an electrofuels provider at the forefront of alternative energy solutions and clean, low carbon fuels.
Can New Hampshire Usher In an Era of Off-Grid Electricity Supply?
The New Hampshire House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would pave the way for consumer-regulated electricity.
U.S. Delivers Critical Superconducting Magnet to Kickstart Completion of World’s Largest Nuclear Fusion Device
The United States has delivered the final component critical to the completion of the world’s largest nuclear fusion device: the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER).
Can This Battery Storage Startup Overcome the Nation’s Aging Power Grid?
As summer rolls around, increasing energy demand could strain the power grid in parts of the country. With concerns over outages rising, more families are purchasing portable generators. A new alternative technology from Base Power is making waves for its next-generation whole-home battery backup system.
Can this Company Break the Financial Barrier to Biomanufacturing?
From innovative vaccines to cell-based meats, bioproducts are a rapidly growing market. In fact, the bioproducts market will surge to $200 billion by 2040. However, according to a report from Synonym and the Boston Consulting Group, for the industry to reach this demand, biomanufacturing capacity must grow twentyfold from its current level.
Can Improved Data Systems Transform Sustainability Reporting in Construction?
The building materials sector is highly energy-intensive, responsible for over one-third (37 percent) of global energy-related emissions. According to a 2023 report from the UN Environment Programme, the buildings and construction industry is the world’s largest emitter of CO2.
Nuclear Energy Market Sees Win With Kairos Power Breakthrough
Kairos Power made history on May 8 as the first small modular reactor (SMR) developer to pour concrete for a U.S. advanced reactor.









