US clean-energy shift accelerates; 93% of new capacity from solar, wind, batteries
Solar, wind and batteries are expected to provide 93% of new US electricity capacity this year.
OriginalSourceLive ScienceUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished09:08 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceLive ScienceUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished09:08 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Trump can't stop America's shift to clean energy. And we can accelerate it.”
US clean-energy shift accelerates; 93% of new capacity from solar, wind, batteries
Key points
- Since 2015, most new power in America has been clean energy sources.
- This year, 93% of new electricity capacity is expected from solar, wind and batteries.
- Coal still provides about one-sixth of power, but is more expensive to keep running.
- Trump's policies cannot make clean energy expensive again; costs decline overall.
- States and cities can speed up the transition with local actions and flexible grids.
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Solar, wind and batteries are expected to provide 93% of new US electricity capacity this year.