Clean Energy Demonstration Transparency Act of 2025

# Clean Energy Demonstration Transparency Act of 2025 – Summary **What the bill does:** This legislation requires the Department of Energy to create and publish detailed reports twice a year about clean energy demonstration projects it manages or supports. These reports would be made publicly available online, allowing citizens and lawmakers to track the progress and status of these federally-backed energy initiatives. The bill focuses specifically on projects run through DOE's Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations. **Who it affects and key provisions:** The bill primarily affects the Department of Energy and the clean energy companies and research institutions that partner with it on demonstration projects. It also benefits the general public and Congress by increasing transparency and accountability.

By requiring semiannual (twice-yearly) public reports, the bill aims to keep stakeholders informed about how federal clean energy investments are progressing and what results they're producing. **Current status:** The bill has already passed the House of Representatives and is part of the 119th Congress. It now moves to the Senate for consideration. The bill was introduced by Representative Mike Carey, a Republican from Ohio.