It looks like President Donald Trump’s war against green energy is costing people money. Household electricity bills have increased by 10% since Trump re-entered the White House, a new report has found, with its authors highlighting the impact of the president’s datacenter boosterism and cuts to clean energy projects as part of the cause.
“The momentum of the Obama-Biden policies, for sure that destruction is going to continue in the coming years,” U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told Politico in an interview published on Tuesday. “That momentum is pushing prices up right now. And who’s going to get blamed for it? We’re going to get blamed because we’re in office.”
A July report from climate thinktank Energy Innovation, for instance, found that the Republicans’ spending megabill that the president signed last month could increase wholesale electricity prices by as much as 74%, largely due to its repeal of many Biden-era green energy incentives.
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“Republicans are fueling an energy crisis and inflicting a massive utility bill hike on Americans across the country,” said Climate Power Senior Adviser Jesse Lee. “This is nothing short of a betrayal of their own voters. Families are losing jobs while their bills climb, all because Republicans would rather protect their donors than lower costs.”
Department of Energy spokesperson Ben Dietderich said: “While radical activist groups might still be trying to peddle nonsense, the American people elected President Trump to restore commonsense energy policies and that is exactly what we are doing,” adding that in 2024, the U.S. obtained 82% of its energy from hydrocarbons and only 3% from renewable energy.
“Other than higher energy prices and a less reliable grid more prone to blackouts, there is very little to show for the previous administration’s reckless green new scam spending that cost hundreds of billions of dollars,” he said.
Among the reasons for the increase are Trump’s new tariffs, as well as his undercutting of inexpensive renewable energy sources such as wind and solar.
Trump’s opposition to green energy in 2025 is driven by his strong support for fossil fuels and a vision of American energy independence rooted in oil, gas, and coal. He argues that these traditional energy sources are more reliable and affordable compared to renewables like wind and solar. Trump has repeatedly criticized wind turbines as “disgusting” and has questioned the effectiveness and environmental impact of renewable energy projects.
Since returning to office, his administration has taken concrete steps to slow down the growth of green energy. This includes halting federal permits for new wind projects, reducing tax credits and financial incentives for solar and wind development, and withdrawing support for renewable projects on rural lands. These policies favor fossil fuel industries and aim to boost domestic production, often citing economic growth and job creation as priorities.
Trump also rejects international climate agreements, having revoked U.S. participation in the Paris Agreement, emphasizing national interests over global climate commitments. Critics argue that his stance risks slowing the transition to cleaner energy, potentially increasing pollution and energy costs in the long term. Supporters believe his approach protects American jobs and energy security.
By rolling back renewable energy incentives, imposing new tariffs, and halting clean energy projects, Trump’s administration has slowed the growth of cheaper, sustainable energy sources like wind and solar. This shift has led to increased reliance on hydrocarbons, which can be more costly and less efficient, pushing wholesale electricity prices higher. As a result, households are facing roughly a 10% increase in electricity costs, impacting family budgets and the overall economy.