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.

Numerous bills in state legislatures nationwide are aimed at limiting utility companies’ political efforts. Several states have already passed measures that basically prevent utilities from passing on the cost of their political influence...

The national debate and state actions related to daylight saving time are continuing into 2024. For the foreseeable future, though, clock changing remains the law of the land in all but a few places.

The Supreme Court will consider whether to limit an effort by the Environmental Protection Agency to curtail air pollution that drifts across state lines.

Policymakers are focusing on electric grid reliability and resilience as they contend with extreme weather events, increasing electricity demands and the transition away from fossil fuels.

In 2024, legislatures will continue efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while boosting the reliability and resilience of the electric grid with cleaner energy resources.