JOURNAL ARTICLE

US Warns of Blackout Risk From Killing Coal as Trump Snubs Renewables.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Natter, Ari 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses a report from the Energy Department predicting that blackouts in the U.S. could double by 2030 due to increased power demand driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and the closure of coal and natural gas power plants. The report attributes the anticipated energy shortfall to an overreliance on renewable energy sources, which it describes as unreliable, and supports a pro-coal stance. It highlights concerns about electricity shortages as data centers require more power, while also noting that significant renewable energy capacity, particularly solar, has been added recently. Critics argue that the report downplays the reliability and contributions of renewable energy technologies, suggesting that regions embracing these sources have experienced lower costs and improved grid reliability. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/07, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Power and Energy
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:186473004
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