Renewable Energy Gains Traction Despite Trump’s Hostility
America's fledgling green energy industry is gaining traction despite President Donald Trump's clear hostility to renewables, driven by economics that have made solar and wind the cheapest electricity options. Utility-scale solar delivers power at four to eight cents per kilowatt-hour without federal subsidies and battery-enhanced systems operate at five to 13 cents. Natural gas runs 13.8 to 26 cents per kilowatt-hour according to Lazard's 2025 analysis, with coal commanding steeper prices. International Energy Agency data shows that clean energy investments hit $2.2 trillion by 2024's conclusion, doubling the $1.1 trillion for fossil fuels. Worldwide, solar and wind generation jumped 109%…
