From Mother Jones · Jake Bittle · · 1m 40s
Midterms Could Boost Clean Energy in Three States
Democrats' trifectas in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Arizona could accelerate clean energy policies.
In brief
Democrats' trifectas in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Arizona could accelerate clean energy policies. Democrats securing trifectas in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Arizona may drive significant clean energy reforms. Originally reported by Mother Jones.
Midterm Results
Democrats secured trifectas in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Arizona during the November 2026 midterms.
Clean Energy Gap
Wisconsin has a 10 percent renewable electricity standard set over two decades ago with no new targets.
Wisconsin Policy Shift
Clean Wisconsin advocates expect utilities to plan for renewables and pass clean data center laws.
Pennsylvania Climate Push
Pennsylvania Democrats aim to pass appliance efficiency standards and mass transit funding.
Arizona's Renewable Potential
Arizona has grown renewable energy but faces Republican bans on climate and environmental policy.
Water Policy Challenge
Arizona legislators seek groundwater regulation to address drought and agricultural impacts.
Climate Cabinet's View
Climate Cabinet's David Weiskopf says six states with trifectas could rival canada and saudi arabia in emissions.
Wisconsin's Clean Energy Goal
Wisconsin could adopt a 100 percent clean electricity standard to phase out coal and aid neighboring states.
Pennsylvania's Climate Agenda
Pennsylvania Democrats want community solar, warehouse solar, and mass transit funding for the new session.
Arizona Water Reform
Arizona legislators aim to regulate groundwater pumping in rural areas to combat drought.
State Climate Progress
Arizona's new legislature could reform the utility regulator and address water scarcity with bipartisan support.
Next Steps
Democrats have a narrow two-year window to pass climate policies before control shifts back.
The headline
Democrats securing trifectas in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Arizona may drive significant clean energy reforms.
