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Trump's spending billions to STOP renewable energy.

Energy firm RWE agreed to a $1.2 billion federal settlement to step back from U.S. offshore wind leases.
This project would've produced enough energy to supply over 5 million homes.
Shift to Fossil Fuels: Capital is pivoting to natural gas, with $1.2 billion reallocated toward 15 projects nationwide.

Subsidy Loopholes and Blanket Approvals

Executive Order 14318

More Data Centers. Fewer Environmental Safeguards.

Data centers can receive millions in public funds without triggering standard NEPA environmental reviews, so long as federal money stays under 50% of the project.

The war in Iran is costing you at the pump

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed U.S. gas prices up by roughly $1.50 since February, driving the national average past $4.50 per gallon.

Gas Prices Top $5 in PA

Fox29, 5.11.26

PA ELECTRIC BILLS UP 20%

Pocono Record, 8.1.26

High demand is spiking prices across Pennsylvania.

AI is straining America's power grid, and now energy costs are outpacing inflation by 19%.
The typical monthly household electric bill surged from $213 in 2024 up to $257 in 2026, adding hundreds of dollars in new annual energy expenses for average families.
Even households attempting to curb their electricity usage face rising baseline charges, pushing overall monthly utility bills higher regardless of individual consumption.