As local bans on renewable energy increase, renewable energy companies need to prioritize politics, argues author. This comes amidst a growing tension between traditional fossil fuel companies and companies trying to transition away from dirty fuels. Some companies, like BP and NextEra, have invested heavily in solar and are now buying large amounts of clean energy. However, others like ExxonMobil and the U.S. President-elect Donald Trump have offered $1 billion in campaign cash in exchange for killing offshore wind and lifting common-sense anti-pollution standards. The author argues that while companies that want to transition towards clean energy need to find a way to be part of it through actions that make substantial carbon pollution cuts. Helping to clear the way for these companies to transition themselves is a faster route than winning global and national policies that regulate them out of polluting. The article also emphasizes the need for adequate resources to support local officials who will either grant or deny a permit.
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
