The ongoing transformation of the U.S. power sector, including the proliferation of renewables, storage and distributed energy, will continue after the 2020 election is done, no matter who controls the White House, Senate or House of Representatives.
But a Biden administration could still face significant obstacles in advancing a clean energy agenda and Congress's ability to enact major climate legislation will continue to face significant challenges.
A Democratic Senate will attempt to pass Joe Biden's clean energy standard in the face of an expected Republican filibuster, while bipartisan support exists for more R&D spending on carbon-cutting technologies. Read the full article ➔
No matter what happens Nov. 3, the agency will have no choice but to address the industry's transition, even if it means backing away from some of its more controversial policies under the Trump administration, analysts say. Read the full article ➔
A Biden administration could refocus the U.S. Department of Energy on clean energy, transparency and environmental justice. Under Trump, expect more of the same push for deregulation. Read the full article ➔
The bipartisan push in favor of more renewable energy deployment at the state level could evaporate under a Biden administration that may lean toward federal mandates, experts say. Read the full article ➔
On Nov. 3, voters in the Colorado city must choose whether to trust Xcel’s commitments or the promise of a municipal utility. Read the full article ➔
In a year that virtually depleted municipal budgets, ballot-derived tax and funding measures can be crucial to support city-level climate action. Outside of these measures, how else can cities secure cash? Read the full article ➔
