Solar executives warn that Trump attack on renewables will lead to power crunch that spikes electricity prices

Trump admin pulls nearly $62M in solar grants from Utah, leaving rural towns in the dark

The Trump admin clawed back $62M in federal aid to bolster solar energy across Utah, derailing projects for rural towns, tribes and families.

Solar executives warn that Trump attack on renewables will lead to power crunch that spikes electricity prices

Renewable power executives say difficulty getting permits, rising costs due to tariffs and the end of key tax credits are making it tough to plan.

Trump Policies Disrupt Renewables, Risk 100 GW Power Shortages by 2030

President Donald Trump’s aggressive stance against renewable energy sources is raising alarms among industry leaders, who warn that it could precipitate a severe power shortage and drive up electricity prices across the U.S. In a recent report, executives from solar and wind companies highlighted how new tariffs, permitting hurdles, and the phasing out of key tax incentives are disrupting project development. This comes at a time when demand for…

Study finds net metering causes less than one dollar cost shift to most ratepayers

With many states seeking to replace net metering with alternative compensation that pays solar owners less for their excess electricity, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory launched a qualitative study to find the truth behind the alleged cross subsidization of solar customers by non solar customers.Rooftop solar causes impacts consumers without solar by less than a dollar per monthly electric bill in most states, found a new qualitative an…

Trump Blames Wind and Solar for Soaring Electric Bills - The Space Coast Rocket

With energy bills climbing at more than double the rate of inflation, President Donald Trump has zeroed in on renewable energy as the culprit. In a fiery Truth Social post, Trump labeled wind and solar power “THE SCAM OF THE CENTURY!” and promised to halt future projects he claims are “destroying farmers.” But energy analysts say Trump is pointing in the wrong direction. According to industry experts, the recent surge in electricity prices has f…