President Donald Trump’s fossil-fuel-focused energy agenda is projected to double carbon emissions from the US power sector by 2035, according to an analysis cited by multiple outlets. The assessment also projects a loss of about US$700 billion in clean energy investment over the next decade and points to significant impacts on electricity generation and storage.
The analysis attributes the projected outcomes to policies enacted during Trump’s term, including changes to federal support for clean energy and actions that favor continued use or expansion of fossil-fuel generation. The Korea Times report adds that measures tied to a bill passed in July 2025 weaken clean-energy tax credits, and it says broader tariff and supply-chain pressures increase the costs of energy technologies. It also describes steps affecting utility regulation and permitting for renewables, including delaying wind development and extending the operation of older fossil-fuel plants.
Across outlets, the core thrust is consistent: the policy package is expected to increase the climate footprint of the power sector by 2035 and reduce momentum for clean-energy investment, with one report also highlighting the implications for energy storage capacity.
