Democratic Support for Clean Energy Takes a Hit

An EV plug disconnected from a charging station with downward graph lines, U.S. Capitol, wind turbine, and solar panel in a faded American flag background.
Support for renewable energy is fading. A symbolic illustration shows declining political momentum for EVs, wind, and solar power in the U.S.

Summary

New polling shows a sharp decline in Democratic and independent support for renewable energy and EV tax credits, signaling a shift in the U.S. political landscape around climate policy.


Key Takeaways

  • Democratic support for EV tax credits fell from 70% (2022) to 58%.
  • Only 28% of independents now support these credits—down from 49%.
  • Overall support for wind and solar has dropped to 60%, from 79% in 2020.

Why It Matters

As clean energy becomes a flashpoint in U.S. culture wars, weakening bipartisan support threatens the political durability of renewable subsidies—even as market momentum for wind and solar grows.


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