Mixed Performance of Clean Energy Stocks Amid Senate's Revisions to Energy Bill
Key Ideas
  • Clean energy stocks in the U.S. experienced mixed performance following the Senate's revisions to President Trump's energy bill.
  • Companies involved in hydrogen, battery storage, coal for steelmaking, and nuclear energy saw gains due to incentives, tax credit extensions, and domestic sourcing preferences.
  • Sunrun, First Solar, and Plug Power were among the firms that surged, while utility-scale solar companies faced pressure.
  • The bill's focus on U.S.-centric supply chains and penalties for projects tied to China contributed to market dynamics and investor sentiment.
The U.S. clean energy sector witnessed a varied landscape as the Senate introduced unexpected revisions to President Trump's energy bill, impacting various energy stocks. Companies like Sunrun, First Solar, and Plug Power saw significant surges following the revisions, which now require projects to be operational by 2027. Stocks related to hydrogen, battery storage, coal for steelmaking, and nuclear energy also experienced gains due to incentives, tax credit extensions, and a focus on domestic supply chains. While utility-scale solar firms faced pressure, residential solar and U.S.-based battery storage companies extended gains. Notably, hydrogen stocks surged as the Senate extended clean hydrogen production tax credits. The bill also favored coal, nuclear, and legacy energy stocks, leading to gains in metallurgical coal producers and uranium-related equities. Policy changes include tightening tax credit rules, penalizing projects using Chinese materials, and offering carveouts for clean hydrogen and domestic manufacturers. Overall, market participants are preparing for further volatility as the bill heads back to the House for reconciliation, with a focus on U.S.-centric supply chains and potential implications for utility-scale developers with international exposure.
ADVANCEH2

Our vision is to be the world's leading online platform for advancing the use of hydrogen as a critical piece needed to deliver net-zero initiatives and the promise of a clean H2 energy future.

© 2025 AdvanceH2, LLC. All rights reserved.