Most young Republican voters believe in prioritizing developing renewable energy over expanding fossil fuels, according to data from the Pew Research Center. The analysis also found that most Republicans support increasing offshore oil drilling and hydraulic fracturing. However, the views of GOP voters aged 18 to 29 stand out, with 79 percent acknowledging that human activity contributes to climate change and two-thirds favoring solar and wind development over increasing fossil fuel production. Drew Eyerly, conservative outreach director at the nonprofit Citizens’ Climate Lobby, said he has seen young Republicans clearly endorse low-carbon energy.
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
