Longtime climate activist Bill McKibben finds hope in solar energy despite the Trump administration rolling back environmental regulations and freezing offshore wind projects. He points to rising electricity prices in the U.S. McKibben predicts electricity prices will be a major issue in the 2026 election. Globally, wind and solar power costs are dropping, making them cheaper than fossil fuels. McKibben recently installed new solar panels on his Vermont home, highlighting the need for simpler permitting systems in the U.S. He points to Australia’s success with solar energy as a model.
