Trump blames wind and solar for rising electricity prices: What to know

Published August 22, 2025 5:00am ET



President Donald Trump is blaming renewable energy sources for rising electricity prices, although the reality is more complex. 

This week, the president said that wind and solar projects are driving rising electricity costs, claiming that states that have heavily leaned on the green energy alternatives are seeing record energy price hikes. 

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