Renewables Aren’t Behind Energy Cost Increases

The Northeast region has some of the highest electricity prices in the country. You might hear on social media or in the news that renewable energy could be to blame. But is that the reality? The short answer: No. The data shows the opposite. This fact sheet digs into the issue in depth—highlighting why renewables are clearly not to blame and digging into why such an inaccurate claim gets promoted in the first place.