Renewable energy is cheaper and healthier – so why isn’t it replacing fossil fuels faster?

By: Jay Gulledge, University of Notre Dame; University of Tennessee, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: November 17, 2025

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Last Updated: 1 week ago

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By Jay Gulledge, University of Notre Dame; University of Tennessee

You might not know it from the headlines, but there is some good news about the global fight against climate change.

A decade ago, the cheapest way to meet growing demand for electricity was to build more coal or natural gas power plants. Not anymore. Solar and wind power aren’t just better for the climate; they’re also less expensive today than fossil fuels at utility …

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