The U.S. renewable energy sector achieved remarkable growth in 2024, adding 48.2 gigawatts, a 47% increase from the previous year, largely credited to the Inflation Reduction Act's incentives and decreasing renewable costs. While this momentum is significant, uncertainty looms over the future of clean energy initiatives due to policy threats from Donald Trump's administration, which aims to halt federal support for renewables. Experts emphasize that such a shift could jeopardize the sector's growth and American competitiveness in the global market, despite the historic push towards zero-emissions energy.
Last year, the U.S. saw record-breaking growth in renewable energy capacity with 48.2 gigawatts added, a surge driven by federal incentives and declining costs.
Experts warn that Trump's commitment to halt federal support for renewables could devastate the sector and undermine America's position in the global clean energy market.
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