Trump blocked $18.6B in clean energy. Now your bills are going up.

Chris Tomlinson | Source: Houston Chronicle | Posted 09/03/2025

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President Donald Trump and his Republican allies are blocking new power plants, just as demand for electricity is rising quickly.


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The article discusses President Donald Trump's recent decision to halt the Revolution Wind project off Rhode Island, which has resulted in job losses and reduced electricity reliability for millions. This move is part of a broader trend where Trump's administration has blocked $18.6 billion in clean energy projects, despite a growing demand for power driven by technology and electric vehicles. The article argues that this approach favors expensive fossil fuels over affordable renewable energy, ultimately leading to rising electricity bills for consumers.

Furthermore, the article highlights Trump's attempts to undermine clean energy initiatives, including the Maryland Offshore Wind Project and investigations into imported wind turbines. It criticizes the administration for contradicting traditional Republican values of free markets and property rights, suggesting that Trump's actions resemble authoritarian tactics rather than conservative governance. The author warns that the long-term consequences of these policies will burden future generations with the costs of climate change and energy inefficiency.



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