Renewable energy comes from sources like solar, wind, and hydro, which are naturally replenished. The debate centers on how quickly to transition from fossil fuels. Some advocate for significant government investment in renewables to combat climate change, while others prefer a gradual shift led by the private sector, emphasizing energy reliability and cost-effectiveness.
On renewable energy, VoteSee scores every member of Congress on a spectrum from Transition to Renewable Energy (Supports an aggressive transition to renewable energy sources like solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal and the rapid phasing out of fossil fuels) to Continued Fossil Fuel Use (Opposes strict government mandates forcing the shift to renewables), based on their actual votes.
Where the Parties Stand on Renewable Energy
Democrats score 65/100 on average (242 members scored).
Independents score 65/100 on average (3 members scored).
Republicans score 40/100 on average (271 members scored).
Strongest Voices for Transition to Renewable Energy
To amend the definition of "production facility" in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to exclude an equipment or device capable of reprocessing spent nuclear fuel in a manner that does not separate plutonium from other transuranic elements, and for other purposes. (November 9, 2026)
To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal standard relating to the recovery of the full, incremental costs of upgrades that serve large-load customers, and for other purposes. (September 30, 2026)
To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes. (September 16, 2026)
An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, as championed by the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham, and for other purposes. (September 16, 2026)
An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes. (September 1, 2026)