The recent "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBB), signed into law by President Trump, marks a significant and, for many, a highly debated shift in the U.S. energy policy and future landscape. This major legislation introduced substantial changes, challenges, and also opportunities, across various market segments. In particular, the wind and solar industries are navigating a complex transition as certain long standing incentives are rapidly phasing out (even faster than anticipated with an executive order issued on July 7 by President Trump requiring the IRS to tighten access to these tax credits while still available). 

In this new legislative environment, some other energy products are also facing considerable headwinds. For example, investment tax credits for batteries owned by residential customers (Section 25D) are slated for termination at the end of 2025. For commercial battery projects, significant restrictions related to "foreign entities of concern" (FEOC) will come into effect from December 31, 2025, potentially disrupting supply chains reliant on certain international components. Even commercial and industrial energy efficiency incentives (Section 179D) are set to expire at the end of 2026. These changes present real challenges for many stakeholders in the clean energy transition and efficiency.

Amidst these broader shifts and the policy discussions they've ignited, the OBBB also reinforces and strengthens specific pathways for innovative energy solutions that align with widely recognized national energy goals. Crucially, the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) under Section 48E, designed to be technology-neutral, will continue to provide stable and predictable support for advanced energy storage solutions like Nostromo's IceBrick technology. This provides a clear framework for our real-estate and utility clients alike and underscores the strategic advantages of thermal energy storage in supporting a more resilient and demand flexible energy grid, an objective everyone agrees upon.

Nostromo’s IceBrick technology embodies the vision for "Grid Interactive Energy Buildings" (GEB) developed by the Department of Energy (DOE). Since its introduction in 2018, the GEB initiative has sought to transform buildings into flexible energy resources, combining energy efficiency and demand flexibility with smart technologies. Nostromo’s IceBrick system is a prime example of this vision in action, automatically aligning significant electricity loads with the grid's needs, all while maintaining seamless customer operations and a minimal footprint. This focus on efficiency and grid stability is a common ground for progress in the energy sector.

At the heart of this transformation is our breakthrough software solution, that integrates and optimizes the needs of both the host-customer and the power grid. The system forecasts a customer's electricity and cooling demands, and calculates the optimal load reduction and target effects. This enables optimal use of the stored energy , without compromising a customer's critical operations or comfort

Nostromo Energy’s thermal energy storage solution, by its very nature, is insulated from many of these new legislative pressures. The IceBrick technology, which stores energy as ice to manage cooling loads, does not rely on any critical mineral supply chains or foreign components that are now subject to the FEOC restrictions. The IceBrick storage units are made entirely in the U.S., providing grid clients with a reliable availability, and to host-buildings a pathway to significant energy savings and enhanced building performance. Furthermore, the IceBrick system can be installed in a matter of months, not subject to any lengthy permitting and complex regulatory requirements, offering a streamlined path to grid optimization that addresses widely shared concerns about infrastructure development.

The future of our energy infrastructure demands smart, resilient, and economically viable solutions that can deliver tangible benefits. Nostromo Energy, with its proven technology and favorable positioning under the new legislative framework, is providing just that. We empower commercial and industrial buildings to interact dynamically with the energy grid, enabling building owners to become key players in a more efficient and sustainable energy ecosystem. By delivering clear financial and operational benefits to our clients and contributing to a more stable grid, we believe our approach offers a path forward that resonates with a broad spectrum of interests in the ongoing energy transformation.

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