Trump tried to kill renewables. They’re growing anyway.

July 13, 2026

Hold the obituary for renewables.

U.S. wind and solar generation climbed 10 percent over the first half of 2026, overcoming President Donald Trump’s political attacks to surpass coal and nuclear in the country’s electricity mix.

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