Despite broad support for Trump’s deregulatory agenda, executives urged consistency to avoid alienating investors and future administrations. Sandhya Ganapathy of EDP Renewables highlighted renewable energy’s conundrum: “Demand is better than ever, but headwinds like tariffs and permitting delays persist.” The administration’s push to shutter wind projects, including the $1bn TotalEnergies deal, underscores partisan tensions. As recessions loom and markets brace for disruption, the energy sector’s plea for stability grows louder, with little clarity on how Trump’s policies will evolve post-Iran.