Energy & Environment

Unmasking the Real Drivers Behind Rising Electricity Prices: Why Blaming Renewables Misses the Mark

By Economics Desk | August 21, 2025

As electricity costs soar at twice the inflation rate, President Trump points fingers at renewable energy—but a deeper look reveals that outdated infrastructure, surging natural gas exports, and rising demand are the true culprits.

President Donald Trump’s declaration branding wind and solar power as "THE SCAM OF THE CENTURY" simplifies a complex national challenge into a political punchline. While he vows to halt new wind and solar projects to curb soaring electricity prices, this narrative deflects from the real causes impacting hardworking American families. Are Renewables Really Driving Up Your Electric Bill? Electricity prices climbing more than twice the inflation rate naturally alarm consumers trying to stretch their budgets. Yet energy experts consistently point to factors beyond renewables: aging infrastructure failing to meet modern demands; escalating extreme weather events — themselves worsened by climate...

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