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ROUND UP: Six Energy Projects Halted in One Month Thanks to Trump and Republicans
Washington, DC – As Donald Trump puts American lives on the line to take control of foreign oil that won't drive down prices while benefitting his billionaire donors, here at home, his policies are shuttering clean energy manufacturing, leaving us with less energy, fewer jobs, and higher utility costs.
January 8, 2026
ICYMI: The New York Times: ‘The New Price of Eggs.’ The Political Shocks of Data Centers and Electric Bills
Washington, DC – As voters increasingly cite electricity prices as a top concern, Donald Trump and Republicans are taking a sledgehammer to clean energy projects across the country, jacking up costs even higher.
December 1, 2025
NEW: Polling Confirms Democrats Must Center Energy Affordability in 2026 Messaging
Washington, DC – Post-election data released today by Upswing Research and Strategy shows that Democrats must go on offense against Republicans on energy costs.
November 21, 2025
ICYMI: Electricity Costs are the New Eggs
Washington, D.C. – This week’s election results show utility prices are dominating the political conversation. From the gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, to the two statewide races for the Georgia Public Service Commission, Democratic candidates won by centering energy affordability and holding Republicans accountable for their attacks on clean energy that are jacking up utility costs.
November 6, 2025
MEMO: Rising energy costs dominated the ballot in 2025—and created a playbook for Democratic candidates in 2026
Today, Democratic candidates prevailed and won critical elections in New Jersey, Virginia, Georgia and New York City.
November 4, 2025
Spanberger Wins Gubernatorial Election After Holding Republicans Accountable for Soaring Energy Costs
Washington, D.C. – Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia gubernatorial election. Governor-elect Spanberger centered affordability throughout her campaign, reminding voters that Trump and Republicans are responsible for their skyrocketing energy costs.
November 4, 2025
SHOT/CHASER: On Election Eve, Trump Scrambles to Deflect Blame for the Energy Crisis He Created
Washington, D.C. – With just over 24 hours until polls close in New Jersey and Virginia, the leader of the Republican Party is doing what he does best: ranting in ALL CAPS.
November 3, 2025
BREAKING: Trump’s War on Clean Energy Shutters Project in Virginia, Canceling 150 Jobs
Richmond, VA — President Trump’s reckless war on American clean energy continues to wreak havoc on working families and communities across the country.
October 28, 2025
Trump Spirals as Energy Becomes Key to 2025 Elections
Washington, D.C. – Energy costs are central to the 2025 elections in New Jersey and Virginia, and Trump is spiraling because he and Republicans are on the wrong side of the issue.
October 23, 2025
Trump’s Energy Crisis Hits Americans Across the Country
Washington, D.C. – This week, Climate Power launched its first Energy Crisis Snapshot, which highlights the devastating impacts of the Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill.
September 26, 2025