What we're watching on election night for energy
Summary
The midterm results could shape the prospects for a bipartisan permitting bill, energy policy, and debates over data centers and electricity costs. They may also show how voters respond to campaign messages about fuel prices and how energy positions affect candidates.Key Facts
- The article says gasoline and diesel prices have featured prominently in campaigns, and the results may indicate whether voter frustration over energy costs affects voting.
- Data Center Watch found that 32.4% of Democratic candidates it tracked supported data center moratoriums, compared with 3.4% of Republican candidates.
- Ballotpedia is tracking dozens of ballot measures that could impose new restrictions on data centers; Ohio is identified as a focus.
- Control of Congress could affect the timing and prospects of a bipartisan permitting bill during the lame-duck session.
- The article says a close or disputed election could delay legislation, while a Democratic victory in both chambers could lead leaders to wait until the next Congress to revisit compromises.
- Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has pledged to restore clean energy tax credits repealed by the 2025 Republican budget law.
- The article identifies nuclear power and geothermal energy as possible areas for bipartisan agreement, including geothermal measures in a Senate permitting bill.
- If Democrats win either chamber, the article expects increased congressional investigations of White House energy policies and investments; state utility regulator and governor races could also influence power prices and energy development.
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