Trump calls wind, solar bad for power grid. Texas shows otherwise

Tim McLaughlin | Source: Reuters | Posted 07/11/2025

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President Donald Trump claims that rapid adoption of solar and wind power has made U.S. electricity unstable and expensive, justifying his bid to end most subsidies for renewable energy.




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