Environmental Defense Fund
State of Clean Power in Q3 2025
Pages
11
Time to read
13 mins
Publication
Language
English
Pages
11
Time to read
13 mins
Publication
Language
English
This technical report provides an overview of clean power capacity in the United States as of the third quarter of 2025. It outlines the expected addition of 60 gigawatts (GW) of new clean power capacity by the end of 2025, which is nearly double the capacity added in 2023. The report details the significant cancellations of planned clean power projects, particularly in offshore wind, and highlights Texas as the leading state in clean power capacity. The document also discusses the distribution of clean power capacity across political districts, noting that a majority is located in Republican districts. Furthermore, it presents data on the capacity factors of various energy technologies and the economic implications of planned investments in solar and battery technologies. The report concludes with insights into the challenges faced by wind projects and the overall landscape of clean energy development in the U.S.