Trump tried to curb clean energy. It’s booming anyway.
Summary
President Donald Trump is leading the U.S. during a rapid increase in clean energy, especially solar and wind power, despite his administration’s efforts to reduce support for these sources. Growing electricity demand from data centers, rising energy prices linked to conflict in Iran, and deadlines for tax credits are driving record additions of renewable energy capacity.Key Facts
- New clean energy capacity in the U.S. will increase by 45 gigawatts this year, a record amount.
- This growth is about 25% higher than the record set in 2024.
- Rising electricity demand from AI data centers and other uses is a major driver.
- Higher global energy prices caused partly by the U.S.-Iran conflict are encouraging renewables.
- President Trump’s administration cut tax credits for solar and wind and slowed approvals for some projects.
- Despite that, deadlines in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act have pushed developers to start projects quickly.
- Solar and wind projects are cheaper and faster to build compared to gas power plants.
- Electricity demand in the U.S. is expected to grow 39% by 2035 due to more electric appliances and transport.
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