The coming Senate energy, environment committee shuffle will see fresh Democratic leaders at the top of the two Senate committees, which deal with energy and environmental issues. At Energy and Natural Resources, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) will be leaving a pro-fossil fuel legacy and support for the climate-infused Inflation Reduction Act, while at Environment and Public Works, Tom Carper will leave as a key supporter of President Joe Biden’s green policies. Most expect two prominent names to lead the panels if Democrats stay in power following next year’s elections. At ENR, Sen Martin Heinrich (D.-N.M.), a senior member of the committee and a climate hawk, is expected to be the likely candidate to fill Manchin’s position. At EPW, all signs point to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D) assuming the post of chair or ranking member in 2025.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
