Democrats Shift Strategy to Blame Republicans for Rising Energy Bills and Power Shortages

Democrats shift strategy to blame Republicans for rising energy bills and power shortages

Democrats are reframing their energy message ahead of the 2026 midterms, accusing Republicans of pushing policies that will raise electricity costs and threaten the reliability of the U.S. power grid.Zack Colman reports for POLITICO.In short:Democrats aim to make economic arguments around rising electricity bills central to their campaign, blaming the GOP-backed tax and spending law that repealed clean energy incentives.They accuse Republicans o…

Great Lakes energy bills are rising: Federal cuts could add to the pain - Great Lakes Commission

Across the Great Lakes, electricity and gas costs are rising, with utilities in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin seeking hundreds of millions in additional rate hikes. Read the full story by Planet Detroit.

Great Lakes energy bills are rising: Federal cuts could add to the pain

These articles are part of a series in partnership between Great Lakes Now and Planet Detroit. Read the whole series here. Sherita Hamlin has watched her utility bills more than double in recent years. On Chicago’s West Side, summer air conditioning is a luxury she now rations. Groceries and entertainment for her five children take a […]