The American dream used to include affordable electricity, reliable transportation, and the freedom to choose how to power our homes and businesses. But for millions of families across the country, that dream has turned into an economic crisis.

From California to Maine, working Americans are opening their utility bills with growing dread. A retired teacher in Pennsylvania recently broke down in tears when her winter heating bill topped $600 – triple what she paid just three years ago. A small business owner in Michigan had to lay off two employees just to keep up with skyrocketing energy costs.

According to Department of Energy data released in January 2025, residential electricity costs have surged by a verified 32% since January 2021, hitting American families right where it hurts – in their wallets. And the extreme environmental agenda pushing these increases shows no signs of slowing down.

The True Cost of Green Dreams

At his January 7 press conference at Mar-a-Lago, President-elect Donald Trump laid out the stark reality facing American families. While the Biden administration champions expensive climate policies, everyday Americans are paying an unprecedented price.

“The residential cost of electricity has risen by 32% since January 2021,” explains Diana Furchtgott-Roth, former chief economist at the Department of Labor. “With 50 states, each with their own ways of producing electricity, it’s clear that the required use of renewables leads to higher prices.”

The evidence is undeniable: Department of Energy data shows that nine of the ten states with the highest electricity prices have mandatory renewable energy requirements. Meanwhile, nine of the ten states with the lowest prices have no such mandates.

America’s Energy Emergency

Trump’s solution is both bold and immediate: declaring a national energy emergency on his first day in office. The comprehensive plan, announced at Mar-a-Lago on January 7, 2025, will:

• End Biden’s restrictions on energy production
• Cancel the EPA’s electric vehicle mandate
• Eliminate costly renewable energy incentives
• Reverse the January 2025 natural gas export ban

“We’re going to restore American energy dominance,” Trump declared. “No more paying $96,000 for an electric Silverado when a regular truck costs $42,300. That’s not the American way.”

Fighting Back Against Eco-Extremism

The timing couldn’t be more critical. European nations implementing similar green policies are already facing economic disaster. According to the German Federal Statistical Office, their industrial sector expects a 3% production decline in 2025, marking their third consecutive year of losses.

“These poorly considered climate regulations impoverish Americans while enriching China,” notes energy expert Furchtgott-Roth. “Four more years of these policies will cost our nation billions through subsidies and higher energy costs, while only reducing global temperatures by a fraction of a degree by 2100.”

Putting America First in Energy

The contrast is clear in the numbers. Under the current administration’s policies, average family energy costs have increased by $2,800 annually, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data. Trump’s emergency declaration aims to reverse these increases through immediate action.

“America has abundant energy resources,” Trump emphasized at the Mar-a-Lago announcement. “We’re sitting on more energy wealth than any other nation. It’s time to use it.”

Key Takeaways:

• Biden’s green mandates have caused a 32% spike in electricity costs since 2021.
• Trump’s day-one emergency declaration will immediately reverse failed climate policies.
• Nine out of ten states with mandatory renewable requirements face higher energy costs.
• America can reclaim energy independence and lower costs through common-sense policies.

Sources: Fox News, Reuters, POLITICO, POLITICO