Legislative energy leaders from across North America explored energy reliability and resiliency during a bipartisan NCSL meeting in early December.

The federal government is working with states to shorten the yearslong wait and high cost of connecting new power generation projects to the electricity grid.

At a recent forum for NCSL Foundation members in Washington, D.C., Kate Blackman and Natalie Wood, NCSL vice presidents of state research and policy, shared their forecasts for key issues likely to dominate the 2025 legislative sessions.

From fiscal challenges to tech innovations and workforce dynamics, the legislative issues dominating state discussions are also setting the stage for federal priorities. As 2025 approaches, these topics will likely shape the national agenda....

Legislative hot topics in the energy sector for 2025 include reducing emissions, possibly through greater use of geothermal and nuclear power, and preparing for increased risks as energy demand grows in a digital age. Forecast ’25

The future and focus of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which expires in 2026 and must be reauthorized during the next administration, is a big question mark.