Don't Blame Renewable Energy for Escalating Electricity Costs

30 Jan 2026 | Abstracted from Ecori

Electricity prices are rising, but ecoRI argues renewables are not the culprit. The real drivers are volatile fossil fuel prices, New England's dependence on imported gas, aging grid infrastructure, and utility spending. Wind and solar are long‑established and increasingly cheap, while fossil fuels remain the main source of price spikes. The article urges a broader view of energy costs beyond blaming clean power.

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