Solar and Batteries Lead US Power Plant Additions by a Lot. How Does This Square With the Trump Administration’s Agenda?

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By By Dan GearinoJul 31, 2025, 9:00 am97 pts
The grid is becoming cleaner thanks to projects that have been in the works for years. Trump can shift this direction a bit, but the momentum is too strong for major changes, experts say. By Dan Gearino The United States added 22,332 megawatts of power plant capacity in the first half of this year, and the vast…

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