Trump’s attempt to crush clean energy progress not going to plan, experts say
Summary
President Donald Trump has tried to stop the growth of clean energy in the United States, calling it a “scam” and “stupid.” However, renewable energy like solar and wind has recently produced more electricity than gas for a full month, and courts have blocked some of the administration’s actions against clean energy projects.Key Facts
- In March, the US used more electricity from renewable sources than from gas for the first time in one month.
- In 2025, renewable energy set records for clean energy production in the US.
- In 2026, 93% of new electricity capacity added in the US will come from solar, wind, and batteries.
- A federal court blocked Trump administration actions that tried to stop solar and wind projects on federal land.
- Five major offshore wind farms have resumed after being previously stopped by the administration.
- Renewable energy technologies are now cheaper and faster to build than gas and coal power plants.
- Polls show over two-thirds of Republican voters support solar power, despite the administration’s stance.
- Trump has said “fossil fuel is the thing that works” and criticized clean energy technologies and climate science.
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