IEA Slashes U.S. Renewables Growth Forecast Due to Trump Policies

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Growth in U.S. renewable capacity additions will be 45% lower than previously expected, due to the Trump Administration’s raid on clean energy incentives and permitting, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).  In its annual Renewables 2025 report out on Tuesday, the agency slashed its growth forecasts for clean energy capacity extensions by 45% compared to the growth of about 500 gigawatts (GW) expected last year.  “The forecast for the United States is revised down by almost 50%,” the IEA said.  “This…