(ACP) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. clean power industry delivered a year of sustained growth, according to the latest Annual Clean Power Market Report from the American Clean Power Association (ACP). In 2025, the clean power sector invested $79 billion in new projects, supported more than 1.4 million jobs, and accounted for over 90% of all new electricity capacity added to the grid.
“America’s clean power industry is delivering the energy the economy needs to thrive,” said ACP CEO Jason Grumet. “As our 2025 Annual Market Report demonstrates, we are not only meeting growing electricity demand — we are building an energy future that is made in America, benefits local communities, and powers our global competitiveness.”
U.S. Clean Power by the Numbers in 2025:
- Over 90% of New Power: Utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage accounted for 91% of all new power capacity connected to the U.S. grid, delivering over 50 gigawatts of new supply – enough to power roughly 7 million homes.
- $150 Billion Economic Driver: The U.S. clean power industry contributed over $150 billion to the U.S. economy in 2025.
- Powering Rural America: Clean power’s 363 GW of operational projects generates approximately $3 billion annually in state and local tax revenue and $3.2 billion in land lease payments that provide reliable income to landowners.
- 1.4 Million Jobs Supported: In 2025, the clean power industry directly employed more than 437,000 Americans – and broader economic activity around the clean energy sector means the industry supports more than 1.4 million jobs nationwide.
- Above-Average Wages: Americans directly employed by the industry earned over $78,000 on average in 2025, 15% higher than the national average.
- Non-Partisan Investment: Clean power projects can be found in all 50 states and 89% of congressional districts. Notably, 79% of installed clean power capacity is in districts represented by Republicans.
Trends We’re Tracking in 2026:
- Record Growth Accelerating: Market watchers anticipate between 46-62 GW of clean power installations for the coming year, accounting for around 90% of all new power additions. This could be enough wind and solar capacity to power as many as 10.5 million homes, but the buildout coming to fruition hinges on the resolution of federal permitting challenges that are currently obstructing projects from progressing through the process.
- States Are Stepping Up: Texas will be the first state to reach 100 GW of clean power capacity, but other states are also seeing accelerated growth. Oklahoma, Iowa, Florida, Illinois, and Arizona each have enough pipeline capacity to surpass 15 GW operational over the coming year.
- Battery Storage Hits Its Stride: The technology ended 2025 with 45 GW / 126 GWh of capacity in operation, and forecasts expect new battery storage capacity to push operational capacity over 50 GW this year.
- Offshore Wind Delivering: Despite federal pushback, offshore wind projects have already begun delivering power to the grid in 2026. A third of projects are close to completion, and two more are advancing through construction milestones.