Trump administration threatens 92 GW of new electricity supply with red tape
The Trump administration's moves threaten $121 billion in new solar and wind power, two energy sources that are the biggest contributors to new capacity in the U.S.
The Trump administration's moves threaten $121 billion in new solar and wind power, two energy sources that are the biggest contributors to new capacity in the U.S.
The short version
- The first StrictlyVC of 2026 hits SF on April 30.
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- Permitting delays pushed by the Trump administration threaten to derail 92 gigawatts of clean power, even as electricity demand from AI data centers skyrockets.
What happened
The first StrictlyVC of 2026 hits SF on April 30. Founder Summit ticket savings of up to $190 end June 26.
Why it matters
Already, permitting changes and federal funding withdrawals have led to the cancellation of 7 gigawatts of generating capacity on federal land in 2025, according to a new study from consulting firm Wood Mackenzie.
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