Politics

Top clean energy wins from the midterm elections

Democrats look like they’ll take control of state government in six more states and the utility commission in Georgia, while a few ballot measures supporting clean energy got the thumbs-up.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 4 November 2026

People celebrate at an election night party. Foreground is a woman clasping hand over her mouth in joy — (Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Politics

The election results that matter for clean energy

Voters had their say on data centers, public utility commissioners, energy ballot measures, and much more.

4 November 2026
Politics

5 ballot proposals that could drive or derail clean energy

A constitutional right to natural gas, a permitting revamp, and more are on the ballot in states and cities this Election Day.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 30 October 2026
Politics

The permitting deal collides with Trump’s war on offshore wind

The bipartisan bill could cut years off energy development — but a sponsor warns that the Trump administration’s latest wind attacks could blow up negotiations.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 23 October 2026
Clean energy

Will a second US city tax billion-dollar firms to fund clean energy?

Eugene, Oregon, will soon vote on whether to set up a climate fund paid for by fees on companies like Amazon. Nearby Portland has already put the idea to the test.

By Alison F. Takemura . 20 October 2026
Politics

Solar industry spends to flip control of Georgia utility commission

The nation's leading solar trade group is supporting two Democratic candidates who could make a pro-solar majority on the Georgia Public Service Commission.

By Julian Spector . 13 October 2026
Politics

Clean-energy super PAC names its target list for general elections

The Invest in Tomorrow Coalition wants to extend its perfect primary performance in the general elections as it homes in on seven Republican Congress members.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 9 October 2026
Transmission

California amps up pressure on grid buildouts that take too long

Transmission lines are hard to build — but they can’t take forever. A new law holds utilities accountable for delays that are holding back gigawatts of clean energy.

By Jeff St. John . 7 October 2026
Affordability

Here's why your energy bills are going up

Politicians talk about the energy affordability crisis but don't always grapple with the root causes — or the solutions. Here’s the lowdown.

By Julian Spector . 5 October 2026
Solar

Meet the solar industry’s new Republican evangelist

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty took the helm of the Solar Energy Industries Association this summer with a mandate to build durable political power.

By Julian Spector . 24 September 2026
Politics

A recent legal victory could free $7B in frozen Solar for All funds

Nonprofits and companies are ready to relaunch solar projects to help low-income residents — if the Trump administration obeys a court order to give them the money.

By Jeff St. John . 24 September 2026