States Doubling Down On Fossil Fuels
By Sam Stebbins
Published on April 1, 2026.
The United States has seen a surge in clean energy production, largely due to the decrease in the cost of emission-free power, as demand for electricity has grown and the costs of solar and wind power have also decreased. These sources generated three times the electricity generated in 2025 than they did in the previous decade, enough to power over 79 million average American homes. However, despite this growth, President Donald Trump has cut billions in funding for clean energy research, cancelled massive wind farm projects, and expanded the use of fossil fuels like oil, natural gas, and coal. Climate Crisis 247 identified the states that are doubling down on fossil fuels. The list also included the 10 states with the largest year-over-year increase in electricity from these sources.
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