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ICYMI: The New York Times: Trump’s Vision for A.I. Dominance Comes With Major Air Pollution
August 5, 2026
ROUND UP: Out-of-Touch Trump Pretends Costs Are Going Down As Americans Continue to Face Rate Hikes
Washington, DC – During last night’s Oval Office address, Donald Trump tried to gaslight the American people by claiming that the country is doing “really well,” but for anyone who has looked at their utility bill lately, it’s a very different picture.
July 17, 2026
ROUND UP: Energy Costs Continue to Climb on Trump’s Watch as He Takes Clean Energy Projects Off the Grid
Washington, DC – On the campaign trail in 2024, Donald Trump promised to slash utility bills in half, but instead, electricity prices have spiked by 16% on his watch.
June 16, 2026
ROUND UP: Americans Face Rate Hikes as Trump Insists He Doesn’t Think About Americans’ Financial Situation
Washington, DC – While Donald Trump doubles down on not caring about the impact of soaring energy costs, American families continue to face soaring utility bills and canceled projects.
May 20, 2026
ROUND UP: Republicans Are Coming Home to Canceled Jobs and Rate Hikes as Gas Prices Cross $4 Per Gallon Thanks to Trump’s War
Washington, DC — As Republican members of Congress head home for recess, they’re going to have to explain why they rubber-stamped Trump’s disastrous policies, which are leaving a trail of rate hikes and pink slips.
March 31, 2026
ROUND UP: More Canceled Jobs and Rate Hikes as Trump’s War in Iran Kickstarts a Global Energy Crisis
Washington, DC – We are just 8 months away from the midterm elections and Donald Trump is making it increasingly difficult for Republicans to spin his disastrous agenda.
March 23, 2026
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
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