Trump’s Landmark Energy Reform Reverses Biden’s Restrictive Policies

Big Beautiful Bill Ends Biden War, President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act officially puts an end to the energy-strangling regulations ushered in under President Joe Biden. After months of congressional negotiation, this sweeping legislation is now law, and it promises to restore American energy dominance and create thousands of new energy jobs.

With the stroke of a pen, Trump has reversed course on Biden’s overreach. The bill eliminates costly green energy handouts, slashes burdensome fees, and restarts domestic drilling efforts that were previously stifled by the Biden administration’s agenda.

Wind and Solar Subsidies Slashed

A major highlight of the bill is the termination of wind and solar tax credits. By setting a firm “placed-in-service” deadline of December 31, 2027, the law cuts off the flow of taxpayer subsidies for unreliable energy. This change is expected to save taxpayers hundreds of billions and realign America’s energy focus toward dependable, abundant resources like oil, natural gas, and coal.

Ending these subsidies marks a dramatic shift away from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its green priorities. The Big Beautiful Bill refocuses federal energy spending on projects that deliver real energy, not just lofty climate promises.

Slashing Royalty Rates and Promoting Competitiveness

Under the new law, royalty rates on energy extraction are being rolled back to pre-IRA levels. That includes:

• Onshore royalty rates cut from 16.67% to 12.5%

• Offshore rates also reduced to 12.5%

• Coal royalty rates lowered from 12.5% to 7% through 2034

• Methane royalties completely eliminated

These changes instantly make U.S. energy producers more competitive globally. The move is especially significant for coal and offshore oil drillers who faced skyrocketing costs under the Biden regime.

New Loan Program Fuels Infrastructure and Mineral Projects

The bill also creates the Energy Dominance Financing Program within the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO). This program allocates $1 billion to help jumpstart domestic critical minerals and energy infrastructure projects, a cornerstone for national security and industrial independence.

With rising global tensions and resource competition, the U.S. is taking concrete steps to safeguard its energy future.

AI Innovation and Nuclear Security Get a $265 Billion Boost

The Big Beautiful Bill doesn’t just fuel today’s energy—it invests in tomorrow’s.

The law provides:

• $150 billion for the DOE’s AI for Science Initiative

• $115 million for the AI for Nuclear Security Initiative

Both programs aim to leverage artificial intelligence to revolutionize energy development, increase efficiency, and strengthen national defense. In addition, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) will receive $3.5 billion to modernize America’s nuclear arsenal—further asserting global strength.

Massive Federal Leasing Mandates Guarantee Long-Term Production

The bill mandates consistent lease sales across federal lands and waters, ensuring long-term energy development. Key provisions include:

• Quarterly oil and gas lease sales in nine western states for 10 years

• Biannual Gulf of America lease sales for 15 years

• Six lease sales in Alaska’s Cook Inlet over 10 years

• Four lease sales in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

• Five lease sales in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska

• Expansion of coal leasing with four million new acres available

By opening more land and securing future access, the bill lays the foundation for a self-sufficient and energy-dominant America.

Removing Barriers and Red Tape

The law also addresses key regulatory burdens:

• Scraps Expression of Interest (EOI) fees, which had discouraged exploration

• Extends drilling permits from three to four years, giving operators more flexibility and stability

These changes significantly reduce bureaucratic slowdowns and allow for faster, more effective energy development.

Industry Leaders: This Is a New Energy Era

Dustin Meyer, an expert with the American Petroleum Institute, hailed the bill as “a new era of resource development.”

“It’s a sharp departure from how things were done under Biden,” Meyer told Breitbart News. “We’re looking at the dawn of a resource renaissance.”

Mike Sommers, API’s CEO, previously noted that under Biden, only two offshore lease sales occurred, and only because of pressure from Sen. Joe Manchin. Trump’s bill ends that stagnation and replaces it with guaranteed development and pro-energy policies.

Conclusion: Trump’s Energy Revolution is Underway

The One Big Beautiful Bill has put an end to Biden’s war on energy. From expanding oil drilling to boosting AI and nuclear development, this law reestablishes America as the world’s energy powerhouse.

By prioritizing innovation, removing red tape, and ensuring long-term leasing, Trump’s plan secures the resources, jobs, and national security America needs.

The energy revolution isn’t coming — it’s already begun.

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