Renewables on the Rise in the US Despite Opposition from Trump
Despite strong support for fossil fuels under the Trump administration, renewable energy in the United States continued to expand last year, reaching new highs. Clean energy sources generated about 26% of the country’s electricity, which equates to enough power for more than 100 million homes for a year. Renewables also accounted for about 33% of total utility-scale capacity, highlighting their growing importance in the national energy mix. Interestingly, much of this growth has taken place in Republican-leaning states. Ohio, Texas, and Florida together contributed over 70% of newly added solar capacity last year. Projections from the U.S. Energy Information Administration indicate that around 93% of new electricity capacity in the near term will come from wind, solar, and battery storage. This reflects a long-term shift away…
