Constraining U.S. wind and solar deployment could trigger $121 billion in unnecessary energy costs

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A new NERA Economic Consulting study warns that restricting U.S. wind and solar deployment could add $121.2 billion in electricity and natural gas costs between 2027 and 2033. The report ties the risk to rising power demand from data centers and AI, and argues that permitting restrictions would force greater dependence on natural gas peaker plants. It says households would absorb most of the added burden, while commercial and industrial customers would also face higher bills. The study also projects steep regional price increases in markets such as ERCOT and NYISO if clean energy additions are constrained.

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