Reuters this week reported on the fading boom for U.S. clean energy, attributing the dip to “a U-turn” in policy positions by the Trump administration. The article quotes research firm Wood Mackenzie, which forecasts solar and wind installations could be 17% and 20% lower than previously forecast.

Another research firm, Rhodium, said the Trump policies put at risk $263 billion of wind, solar, and storage facilities. “The Trump administration has defended its moves to end support for clean energy by arguing the rapid adoption of solar and wind power has created instability in the grid and raised consumer prices – assertions that are contested by the industry and which do not bear out in renewables-heavy power grids, like Texas ERCOT.”

Plan to attend the OMA Manufacturers’ Energy Conference on Sept 18 to gain insights into these and other important energy topics.7/30/2025