AXIOS (Amy Harder) - Renewables boom faces a Trump-era cliff
America is adding record amounts of clean power despite President Trump's opposition to wind and solar — but the industry's top trade group warns the growth could fall off a "cliff" as soon as 2028. Why it matters: The disconnect illustrates the long lag between energy policy and what actually gets built, raising the stakes for a bipartisan permitting deal under negotiation now in the Senate. State of play: Wind and solar development is still benefiting from favorable economics and projects launched before Trump returned to the White House, Jason Grumet, CEO of the American Clean Power Association, told Axios. - "If the administration continues to block the permitting of clean power, you'll start to see a cliff," said Grumet, who said…
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, what portion of new power capacity do wind and solar account for this year?
Wind and solar account for nearly two-thirds of the new power capacity developers plan to add to the U.S. grid this year.
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What specific actions has the American Clean Power Association (ACP) identified as restricting development?
ACP counts at least 17 actions restricting development, including halting offshore wind leasing, adding political reviews to permits, and delaying Pentagon reviews of onshore wind projects.
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Why does the White House administration cite concerns regarding renewable energy equipment?
Jarrod Agen cited dependence on China for energy equipment as a reason for his position.
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What is the stated reason from the White House for why wind and solar are not the solution for current power needs?
Jarrod Agen, executive director of the White House National Energy Dominance Council, stated that the issue is that wind and solar are not going to be the solution for the power needs the country has, highlighting nuclear power instead.
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What role did the Republican tax-and-spending law signed by President Trump in July 2025 play regarding renewable energy?
The law accelerated the expiration of federal tax credits for new wind and solar projects; projects must generally begin construction by July 4 of this year or come online before 2028 to qualify.
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According to Jason Grumet, CEO of the American Clean Power Association, when might the growth of the wind and solar industry fall off a "cliff"?
Jason Grumet stated that if the administration continues to block the permitting of clean power, the drop could become apparent in 2028 or 2029.
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