| What would normally be a typical rainy Monday in Washington buzzes with anticipation for Tuesday's midterm elections. Change is in the air, and the energy landscape is no exception.
Check out our latest Spotlight to gain more insight on energy issues at stake from the state to the federal level.
The results will address a number of power sector trends, whether through gubernatorial candidates who built clean energy into their platforms or through ballot initiatives on customer choice and renewable energy.
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Twitter | E-mail  News and Trends Deep Dive RPS measures in Nevada and Arizona are likely to pass, while the question of a carbon tax in Washington is too close to call. |
While moderate Republicans have warmed to clean energy in recent years, Tuesday’s election will present a more conservative GOP House caucus as well as the potential for Democratic control. |
Deep Dive Voters could pass a constitutional amendment that restructures the state's regulated utility, opens a competitive electricity market and subjects customers and lawmakers to hard questions. |
As the midterms approach, the energy industry has its own set of candidates running in some tight congressional races. |
NextEra Energy led utility contributions in 2017-2018 for three Republican organizations, spending $1.9 million, while PSEG Services, the top contributor on the Democratic side, gave $297,500. |
Deep Dive Competition for two Public Service Commission seats has become increasingly heated as Republican incumbents garner support from individuals affiliated with Southern Company. |
The cleantech trade group published scorecards for candidates from states with open seats and strong market opportunities for clean energy. |
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