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As Electricity Costs Spike, Renewable Energy Divestments Emerge as Theme of Midterms

From Biden’s green energy edicts to Trump’s ‘energy dominance’ policies, voters may seek payback for costly reversals in federal direction at the ballot box.
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As Electricity Costs Spike, Renewable Energy Divestments Emerge as Theme of Midterms
An aerial view shows the Kayenta Solar Plant in Kayenta, Ariz., on June 23, 2024. Brandon Bell/Getty Images
John Haughey
John Haughey
Reporter
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The Trump administration’s proposed budget for the coming fiscal year pulls the plug on federal funding for solar and wind development.

It cuts energy efficiency programs by nearly 70 percent, eliminates state and local weatherization subsidies, and continues to “claw back” billions in Congressional allocations for renewable energy projects.

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John Haughey
John Haughey
Reporter
John Haughey is an award-winning Epoch Times reporter who covers U.S. elections, U.S. Congress, energy, defense, and infrastructure. Mr. Haughey has more than 45 years of media experience. You can reach John via email at [email protected]
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