From July 25 to 26, 2025, Data for Progress conducted a national survey of 1,209 likely U.S. voters using an online panel. This study explored sentiments bipartisan voter attitudes towards local energy development.

States like Vermont, New York, and Michigan are leading in climate action with renewable energy targets and pollution regulations. A national survey shows that 36% of voters believe Democrats are more active on energy and environmental issues, with responses varying by partisanship.

Clean Air Task Force (CATF) developed a series of case studies exploring real-world community engagement efforts across a range of technologies, geographies, and communities. These case studies are based on interviews with project developers, local leaders, and community organizations.

Rising summer temperatures and energy bills are putting increased pressure on low-income households in Oregon and Washington, despite the region’s relatively low electricity rates. At the same time, federal energy assistance, efficiency programs, and climate protections are being rolled back—shifting costs and responsibilities to state and local governments. The report urges states to take immediate action through planning, budgeting, and innovation to protect the health and well-being of vulnerable communities.

How a storm of false and misleading claims about extreme weather events spread unchecked on social media putting lives at risk.

This memo overviews recent polling and provides guidance for local elected officials on how to effectively communicate about climate and clean energy to align with Americans’ economic concerns. Our core recommendation: keep messages simple, focused, and personal—centered on the direct costs people are experiencing in their daily lives.

An article exploring the fact that a fifth of U.S. counties now restrict renewables development, according to exclusive data gathered by Heatmap Pro.

The newly released report titled “Utility Bills Are Rising” Q2 2025 Update: Skyrocketing Utility Bills Amidst Scorching Summer Heat includes analysis that shows in Q2 2025, utilities requested or received approval for over $9 billion in rate increases, including approximately $7.3 billion in new requests and $1.7 billion in approved rate increases.

Harmony Labs and partners set out to map Energy Transition Materials (ETM) narratives, in 9 nations and 3 domains, and experiment with communications that build support for a just energy transition.

Generation180 and Climate Advocacy Lab hosted a one-hour virtual event – “Trusted Messengers: Growing your network of climate advocates” – to discuss how organizations are mainstreaming clean energy and changing the narrative by tapping the power of local leaders and creatives.