Senate Republicans are showing interest in amending the GOP-led megabill to address renewable energy tax credit issues that were cut by House Republicans. Senators like Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana are seeking changes to provisions in the bill that they deem impractical or harmful, such as restrictions on Chinese companies accessing tax credits and stringent timelines for project construction to qualify for clean energy credits. Others, like John Hoeven and Shelley Moore Capito, are advocating for carve-outs for geothermal and a resurrection of hydrogen incentives, respectively. There is a cautious optimism among clean energy advocates, hoping for modifications to the bill that would make it more favorable for investments and business certainty. The Senate Finance Committee is expected to release details of its tax changes soon, with aims to pass the final bill through the budget reconciliation process by July 4. Elon Musk's criticism of the House-passed package, citing concerns about the budget deficit, drew varied responses. While some Senate Republicans like Kevin Cramer dismissed Musk's comments, others, like Capito, emphasized the need for constructive discussions. Tesla's engagement with congressional staff over tax credit changes and EV fees reflects the broader conversations on strengthening mineral and battery production to compete with global adversaries. One key area of concern highlighted by Capito is the alteration to the hydrogen tax credit in the House bill, which could hinder projects like the Appalachian hydrogen hub in West Virginia. The push for modifications in the megabill reflects a balancing act between promoting clean energy initiatives and addressing practical challenges in the renewable energy sector.