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US Midterms: Democrats control Congress, energy policy shifts uncertain

Following the midterm elections, Democrats have gained control of both the US House of Representatives and the Senate. Despite this shift, significant reversals in energy policy are unlikely in the immediate future due to divided government with the current presidential administration. However, there may be increased support for renewable energy initiatives, particularly at the state and local levels, and potential for bipartisan compromise on issues like permitting reform. AI

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  1. MIT Technology Review TIER_1 English(EN) · Casey Crownhart ·

    What’s next for US energy policy after the midterm elections?

    I’ve been locked in to my various screens since results from midterm elections started to roll in last night. And it didn’t take long to see the beginning of the blue wave: Democrats took control of both the US House of Representatives and the Senate, a dramatic swing from Donald…