Michael Sonnenfeldt in The New York Times: How Trump Unwittingly Boosted Green Energy
In a new opinion essay for The New York Times, MUUS & Company Founder and Chairman Michael Sonnenfeldt argues that despite the Trump administration’s efforts to slow renewable energy development, market forces, technological innovation, and global competition are accelerating the clean energy transition.
While federal policy has created significant obstacles for renewable energy developers, Sonnenfeldt highlights how declining costs for solar, wind, and battery storage are making clean energy increasingly competitive with fossil fuels. From expanding utility-scale battery storage and community solar projects to growing electricity demand and permitting reform, the economics of energy are increasingly outweighing political resistance.
The implications extend beyond climate policy. Sonnenfeldt argues that clean energy has become a question of American economic competitiveness, energy security, and industrial leadership. As China continues to dominate renewable energy manufacturing and critical supply chains, the United States risks surrendering the industries and strategic advantages of the future.
His central message: The clean energy transition will unfold over decades, driven ultimately by markets and consumers rather than any single administration. The question is not whether the transition will continue, but whether America will lead it.
Read Michael’s full opinion essay, “How Trump Unwittingly Boosted Green Energy,” in The New York Times.