Renewable energy and fossil fuels compete in Nevada’s Senate election

Democratic Senator Jacky Rosen and Republican challenger Sam Brown are at odds over climate policy and the development of the solar industry in Nevada.

Wyatt Myskow reports for Climate news from within.

In summary:

• Rosen supports the Inflation Reduction Act and policies to promote clean energy and the import of solar panels, while Brown opposes the expansion of solar energy because he believes it damages Nevada's landscape.
• Brown advocates increasing domestic oil and gas production and criticizes renewable energy projects for benefiting Californians over Nevadans.
• With its vast land area and abundant sunshine, Nevada is a key state for the national energy transition, but faces a tension between the development of renewable energies and their conservation.

Key quote:

“Nevada is leading the nation in building a robust clean energy economy that creates new good-paying jobs and lowers costs across my state.”

— Jacky Rosen, US Senator

Why this is important:

The Nevada Senate election could shape U.S. energy policy. If Brown wins, the state's renewable energy sector could suffer setbacks, affecting climate change efforts and the job growth associated with solar energy expansion.

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