Third Way Climate & Energy

As electricity demand grows and energy policy becomes increasingly polarized, we have refocused our work to better meet the moment. Our 2025 Impact Report highlights these changes and provides an overview of our strategy moving forward. Read it today: online.fliphtml5.com/wouzm/qzse/

Michigan's J.H. Campbell plant is one of 10 coal units slated for retirement this year. Switching from coal to gas would save customers nearly $600 million and lower emissions. The Trump administration disagrees — they'd rather keep the plant running than save consumers money.

And they shouldn't let up. nytimes.com/2026/03/17/cli…

Policymakers should still tread carefully here, though. While most Americans are skeptical about data centers, support for a nationwide moratorium doesn’t extend far beyond the Beltway. thirdway.org/memo/do-americ…

NEW: Only 30% of registered voters have favorable views of data centers. That’s a lower level of support than utilities, both political parties, and even the president.

Next-generation geothermal technologies will help us meet rising energy demand and stabilize our grid. We commend @SenatorHick and @SteveDaines for advancing a bipartisan bill to rapidly deploy these technologies in untapped regions of the US. eenews.net/articles/bipar…

"We’re in a situation today where facilities are under attack from Iranian drones and missiles," @jsfreed told @CNN. "That's physical damage that could take a while to repair, so this makes it potentially worse than the oil embargo of the 1970s." cnn.com/2026/03/15/eco…

Ideology cannot continue to drive energy policy. As @jsfreed points out, factions on the left and right are defying the national interest by opposing the buildout of critical infrastructure.

I spoke w @evanhalper at @washingtonpost on why China may emerge as a winner of Trump's ill-conceived war with Iran. “This is a shock China can absorb. It will end up in a stronger position on the other side.” washingtonpost.com/business/2026/…

As we enter a new energy crisis, worth the EU learning the hard lessons of the danger caused by political ideology dictating energy policy. 🧵 reuters.com/sustainability…

Great to join @ThirdWayTweet’s Climate & Energy conference for a fireside chat on affordability and innovation. We need an all-of-the-above energy approach that lowers costs and improves reliability. We cannot compete globally without increasing our investments in clean energy.

An all-of-the-above approach is the only way to rein in rising electricity rates. @ProgressChamber's new report reminds policymakers that durable energy policies put affordability front and center. progresschamber.org/research/2026-…

It's been 10 days since President Trump waged war on Iran. Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has come to a virtual halt, and Americans are already seeing higher prices at the pump. thirdway.org/blog/iran-war-…

Virginia's electricity rates are rising 3x faster than inflation. What's the president's response? To delay an offshore wind project that is 70% complete and set to power over 650,000 Virginia homes. whro.org/environment/20…

Congratulations to all my friends at @TerraPower for NRC approval. This is a historic step toward advanced nuclear power.

That’s what I’m talking about!

Permitting reform, transmission upgrades, and grid-enhancing technologies are all necessary to strengthen our grid in a time of historic demand. @SenPeterWelch and @SenMcCormickPA’s REWIRE Act realizes that. eenews.net/articles/bipar…

Energy is less partisan than you might think. One in three Republicans support the buildout of solar power.

With 11 reactors, Illinois leads the nation in nuclear power generation. @GovPritzker looks to extend that lead, adding 2 gigawatts to the state’s total nuclear capacity by 2033.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger: "Is the president working to make life more affordable for you and your family? We all know the answer is no."

83% of Americans say their energy costs have increased over the last few years. 51% say by “a lot.” The economy isn’t “roaring.”