How Trump transformed energy, environmental policy this year
This story raises questions about governance, accountability, and American values.
The mainstream framing treats 2025 energy policy as a morality play: fossil fuels bad, regulations good, and anything less than maximal climate bureaucracy as “eschewing” progress. That misses what many Americans actually feel when they open utility bills or watch factories close: energy is not a lifestyle accessory. It is the backbone of modern life.
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Since President Trump’s inauguration in January, the administration has embraced fossil fuels while eschewing renewable energy, climate actions and regulations. Here are some of the major ways the administration has shaken up energy policy over the course of 2025.
All in on fossil fuels, nuclear energy The Trump administration has embraced fossil fuels, as well
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The mainstream framing treats 2025 energy policy as a morality play: fossil fuels bad, regulations good, and anything less than maximal climate bureaucracy as “eschewing” progress. That misses what many Americans actually feel when they open utility bills or watch factories close: energy is not a lifestyle accessory. It is the backbone of modern life.
What’s being labeled as “all in” is better understood as energy abundance, affordable power, and reliable baseload. Betting the grid on weather dependent sources while throttling domestic production is not prudence. It is a gamble with families, industry, and national strength. Nuclear belongs in the mix precisely because it pairs low emissions with steadiness.
The deeper issue is rule of law and public trust. Regulations should be predictable, limited, and rooted in clear statutory authority, not endless agency improvisation. An America First approach weighs environment and innovation, but it starts with the basic duty to keep the lights on.
Commentary written with AI assistance by the New Republican Times Editorial Board.