EnergySustainabilityTechnology

US Energy Storage Market Shows Strength Despite Policy Shifts, Analysts Report

The U.S. energy storage market is adapting to policy changes and supply chain challenges, with analysts revising deployment forecasts upward. Foreign investments and sustained tax credits are supporting growth amid global expansion.

Market Resilience Amid Policy Shifts

The U.S. energy storage market is demonstrating notable resilience despite early 2025 policy uncertainties, according to recent analyses. Sources indicate that initial concerns over tax credit revisions and tariffs have eased, with the industry adapting to new conditions. BloombergNEF (BNEF) senior associate Isshu Kikuma noted in a statement that while challenges remain, the outlook has improved significantly since earlier this year.

HealthcarePolicy

Major Health Insurers Expand ACA Marketplace Reach Amid Federal Subsidy Uncertainty

Despite ongoing federal shutdown and uncertainty around Affordable Care Act tax credits, major health insurers are expanding their Obamacare marketplace presence. Companies including Oscar Health and UnitedHealthcare are entering new states and counties for the 2026 benefit year.

Insurers Push Forward with ACA Expansion

Major health insurance providers are significantly expanding their Affordable Care Act marketplace footprint for 2026 despite congressional gridlock over tax credit extensions that could cause premium spikes, according to industry reports. Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Oscar Health are among companies moving into new geographic markets and offering additional plan options while a federal government shutdown enters its third week.