Trump administration drops wind energy opposition as clean energy grows, but natural gas investments surge
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The Trump administration has reportedly abandoned its opposition to wind energy as clean energy output surges. However, the article also highlights a significant increase in planned natural gas capacity (from 44.8 GW to 65.5 GW), with fossil fuels' share of planned capacity rising from 9% to 27%. Clean energy advocates warn new gas plants could operate for 30+ years. Notably, 80% of clean power capacity is located in Republican-represented congressional districts, with Texas leading states at 164 GW.
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· 3 pulledClean energy advocates warned new gas plants are likely to operate for 30 years or more.
80% of existing, planned, and under-construction clean power capacity sits in Republican-represented congressional districts.
Fossil fuels' share of planned capacity climbed from 9% at end of 2022 to 27%, indicating increased fossil fuel generation investment.
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