Energy Evolution Trump’s 1st year back: Fossil fuels surge, renewables recalculate
Jan 13, 2026
Join Jasmin Melvin, S&P Global Energy's Senior Editor, along with Maya Weber, a policy expert, and industry voices Dustin Meyer from the American Petroleum Institute and JC Sandberg from the American Clean Power Association. They discuss President Trump's impact on energy policy, highlighting a possible fossil fuel resurgence and its effect on renewables. They delve into LNG export strategies, regulatory changes, and the balancing act needed for future clean energy alongside fossil fuels. It's a lively examination of the evolving energy landscape!
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Permitting Shift Fuels Fossil Expansion
- The administration prioritized fast approvals for LNG, pipelines, nuclear and hydro to boost fossil fuel exports and domestic supply.
- That shift reversed prior climate-focused policy and accelerated fossil infrastructure permitting under emergency directives.
Emergency Orders To Keep Coal Plants Running
- DOE orders aimed to keep retiring coal plants online to meet rising electricity demand, citing national emergency authority.
- Legal challenges are already targeting those orders over cost recovery and emergency justification.
LNG Push Alters Global And Domestic Demand
- U.S. policy signals long-term LNG supply availability, encouraging global buyers and domestic investment.
- That increases feed-gas demand, production pressure and potential upward pressure on U.S. gas prices.