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Trump Policies Threaten US Clean Energy Growth by 62%

9/11/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Trump administration's policies have significantly challenged the renewable energy sector, cutting federal tax credits and subsidies.
The Rhodium Group forecasts a 62% decline in clean energy additions to the US power grid over the next decade.
Greenhouse gas emissions reductions are projected to slow to 26-35% by 2035, down from earlier estimates.
Policies favoring fossil fuels hinder the growth of wind and solar energy, which account for 95% of new electricity generation capacity.
The rollback of electric vehicle incentives has further impeded clean energy investment and adoption.

History

Historical Context

The Trump administration's environmental policies, initiated in 2017, marked a significant shift from the Obama era, prioritizing fossil fuels over renewable energy. This approach echoed the 2001 Energy Policy Act, which similarly favored fossil fuel development. By 2020, fossil fuels accounted for 95% of new electricity generation capacity, jeopardizing long-term climate goals and potentially slowing greenhouse gas emissions reductions to 26-35% by 2035.

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Story summary

The Trump administration's policies have significantly challenged the renewable energy sector, cutting federal tax credits and subsidies.
The Rhodium Group forecasts a 62% decline in clean energy additions to the US power grid over the next decade.
Greenhouse gas emissions reductions are projected to slow to 26-35% by 2035, down from earlier estimates.
Policies favoring fossil fuels hinder the growth of wind and solar energy, which account for 95% of new electricity generation capacity.
The rollback of electric vehicle incentives has further impeded clean energy investment and adoption.

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