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Re-Energizing America: Looking Back at the U.S. Energy Innovation Strategy
The United States left the 2010s as a clean energy technology laggard, while China had forged ahead, securing dominant positions in fields which the United States had once led.
Re-Energizing America: Why Energy Innovation Matters Now
If we fail to rapidly deliver clean technology at scale, the United States’ national security and economy, as well as the global environment, will suffer.
State of Siting | April 2026
As we near the end of a short session year, and more legislatures wrap up their work, we’re starting to see where siting policy landed in each state.
New Report: Funding Alone Will Not Restore American Energy Leadership
The Action Plan is grounded in the four policy imperatives that must guide the next generation of energy innovation: economic opportunity, affordability, energy security and decarbonization.
Re-Energizing America: An Action Plan for a DOE That Delivers
The United States faces a pivotal energy moment, as rising demand, global tensions, climate goals, and competition with China demand strong federal leadership in innovation.
Axios Future of Energy
AI’s rapidly growing energy demand—driven by data centers and infrastructure— is intensifying political, economic, and environmental tensions, forcing governments and industry to balance reliability, costs, and climate goals while scaling power supply.
State of Siting | March 2026
In a short session year, legislatures in some states are already wrapping up their work, and siting legislation was a topic of hot debate.
State of Siting | February 2026
For many states, legislative sessions in even-numbered years are often half the length of an odd-year session, so that legislators can adjourn early to begin their reelection campaigns.
The Power Policy Playbook
In the last year, more than half of low-income Americans report having cut back on groceries just to pay their power bill. Two-thirds of Americans say they couldn't afford even a 10% increase in energy costs.
New Report from Strategic Economic Research Compares State Approaches to Taxing Renewable Energy Projects
Renewable energy is booming in the United States—and so are the benefits delivered by these projects. Wind, solar, and battery storage just had their best third quarter ever for new installations.
Comparison of Property Tax Treatment for Solar and Battery Storage in Seven States
This report compares how seven states, Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, treat property taxes for a hypothetical solar-plus-battery storage project.