Why Clean Energy Is Key to U.S. Leadership in 2025

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Powering Resilience, Growth, and Global Competitiveness

In 2025, clean energy is not just about environmental stewardship—it’s central to America’s economic strength, energy security, and global influence. As electricity demand accelerates, driven by data centers, electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, and electrified manufacturing, the U.S. must invest in energy solutions that are scalable, reliable, and sustainable.

Clean Energy: The Strategic Advantage

According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), renewables made up more than 90% of global power capacity additions in 2024, totaling 585 gigawatts—the highest increase ever recorded.

This global momentum underscores a simple reality: the nations that lead in clean energy will lead economically and politically. Energy leadership now means clean energy leadership.

Across the country, energy developers, contractors, utilities, and technology firms are responding to this shift by modernizing our infrastructure. Like many industry leaders, BEI Construction is contributing to this transformation by building utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems that reinforce grid stability and power sustainable growth.

The Stakes for America

  • Economic Growth: Clean energy is one of the fastest-growing employment sectors in the U.S. In 2023 alone, it added nearly 150,000 new jobs, increasing the total number of Americans working in clean energy to over 3.46 million. That’s more than double the national job growth rate.
  • Energy Security: Investing in domestic renewables reduces reliance on volatile global fuel markets and strengthens grid independence.
  • Global Leadership: Clean energy innovation bolsters U.S. influence in international trade, climate diplomacy, and emerging technology.
  • Sustainable Infrastructure: Solar and storage projects enable us to meet rising demand, protect against climate disruptions, and support long-term resilience.

Take Action: Support the Momentum Behind Clean Energy

The transition to clean energy is underway, but its continued success depends on more than infrastructure and investment. While companies like BEI Construction are deploying the systems that power this shift, and millions of Americans are employed in the sector, public policy remains a critical driver.

To keep clean energy growing, we need supportive legislation, long-term incentives, and clear regulatory pathways. And that doesn’t just happen behind closed doors—it happens when people speak up.

That’s where organizations like the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) come in. SEIA is leading the charge in protecting and expanding the policies that make solar and storage viable at scale. Their Solar Powers America campaign gives individuals an easy way to get involved.

Whether you work in the industry or believe in its impact, you can help defend the progress we’ve made—and shape what comes next.

Click here to make your voice heard. It takes less than two minutes to contact your representatives in Congress and support a clean, resilient energy future for the U.S.

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