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Clean energy is surging despite political attacks. But a slowdown may be looming

By Michael Copley

Published December 26, 2025 at 4:41 AM EST

Over the past year, the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans have waged a sweeping campaign against America's renewable energy industry. At least for now, though, clean energy is still booming in the United States.

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