Researchers have found that regions with large investment in renewable energy have stronger electric grids, contrary to popular belief. Select policymakers and industry advocated have said that state and federal policies that support renewable energy put the reliability of the electric grid at risk by pushing nuclear and coal power plants into early closure.

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) it is clear that the transition from coal to clean energy is underway, as renewable energy made up half of new power plants in the world last year.