Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has been hailed as a model for climate action, winning one of the biggest climate grants EPA has ever directed to a single state: $200 million to cut agricultural emissions. The winning grant required a high level of bureaucratic sophistication and Walz’s focus on climate policy. As he accepts the Democratic vice presidential nomination, he will use this same skills both on the campaign trail and potentially in the White House. Observers attribute his success to his cooperation with unions, utilities, and energy industry players who implement his policies. While climate hawks have praised Walz’s climate policies, skepticism has grown about his attention to details important to these groups.
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
