Trump Criticizes Renewable Energy Initiatives Amid Industry Declines
TL;DR
President Donald Trump falsely claimed that windmills in New Jersey are responsible for rising energy prices, but the state's offshore wind projects have not been built and wind energy contributes minimally to its electricity supply. The increase in energy costs is due to other factors, and recent developments include canceled wind projects and increased energy bills amid a hot summer.
Topics:businesspolitics#donald-trump#energy-prices#new-jersey#offshore-wind-projects#politics#wind-energy
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