Hi John, 

Before you jet out of the office for the long (and well-deserved) weekend, we wanted to brief you on the top climate and clean energy news this week. 
 
The Democratic primary is heating up as candidates move on to two states with far more diverse electorates. We hope they are keeping an eye on the wishes of voters in the Silver State: In a poll in January, voters in Nevada said climate was their No. 2 issue behind health care. We saw similar results in early and exit polls in both Iowa and New Hampshire.

The Skinny Budget’s Fat Cuts to Clean Energy

Want Climate Progress? Look to the States…and Utilities
Dominion Energy, a Richmond, VA-based utility serving nearly 7.5 million consumers in 18 states, just became the latest power provider to commit to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. The powerhouse electricity provider has committed to turning away from coal generation and doubling down on renewable energy, including through building 200 wind turbines off Virginia’s coast. This announcement comes on the heels of the Virginia Legislature passing sweeping legislation that will establish a cap-and-trade program and invest in solar, offshore wind, and battery storage. 

We’re tracking clean energy pledges and targets like these from cities, states, and utilities in our national dashboard. Check out the momentum here.