Trump’s Energy Rollbacks Projected to Cost Households $650 Billion

The analysis identifies seven major policy reversals since January 2025, including the repeal of Clean Air Act standards and the cancellation of the $7 billion Solar for All grant program. By abandoning these frameworks, the administration has effectively throttled renewable development—particularly wind energy—and undermined the transition to electric transportation. The study forecasts that gasoline prices will surge by 26% by 2040, compounding the financial burden on families already struggling with an ongoing affordability crisis.

Beyond immediate bill hikes, the economic fallout is expected to be severe. The report predicts a cumulative loss of $2.3 trillion in GDP and the elimination of 820,000 jobs annually over the next decade. Meanwhile, worsening air quality is slated to drive up national healthcare costs by $43 billion. While the Trump administration disputes these findings, critics argue that blocking low-cost, sustainable power sources during a period of record-breaking heat is exacerbating both economic volatility and the climate emergency. Candice Fortin, a campaign manager at 350.org, noted that the data merely quantifies the reality already hitting ratepayers: rising rates and failing grids.