# Midterms Could Boost Clean Energy in Three States

> Democrats' trifectas in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Arizona could accelerate clean energy policies.
- Title: Midterms Could Boost Clean Energy in Three States | Shortify
- Summary: Democrats' trifectas in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Arizona could accelerate clean energy policies.
- Keywords: wisconsin, pennsylvania, arizona, democrats, trifecta, clean energy, climate policy, state legislature, renewable energy, electricity standards, Mother Jones
- Source: Mother Jones — https://motherjones.com/politics/2026/11/states-midterms-results-clean-energy-climate-reforms
- Author: Jake Bittle
- Published: 2026-11-07T07:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: wisconsin, pennsylvania, arizona, democrats, trifecta, clean energy, climate policy, state legislature, renewable energy, electricity standards
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Democrats securing trifectas in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Arizona may drive significant clean energy reforms.