The Politics of Building Clean Energy

The biggest decisions on climate aren’t made in Washington—they’re made in statehouses, city halls, and utility commissions across the country.

Join Climate Cabinet for an off-the-record briefing on the overlooked state and local races that quietly determine energy costs, infrastructure, and who gets to build. With more than 7,000 statehouse offices nationwide, just a few dozen low-visibility contests will have an outsized impact on climate progress in 2026 and beyond.

Using our Moneyball approach, we’ll explore a set of “weird” but powerful statewide elections most people miss—and why they matter directly to affordability, permitting, and deployment.

A clear framework for assessing political leverage—how to identify high-impact opportunities, understand margins that matter, and navigate volatility in a rapidly shifting political environment.

Agenda

• 5:00 - 5:30 Check-in and networking
• 5:30 - 6:30 Short presentation from Caroline Spears, Executive Director, Climate Cabinet
• 6:30 - 7:00 Open networking

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