Renewable Energy Is Starting to Spend Big on Elections. It’s Working, Too

Solar Power The fossil fuel industry has some competition The fossil fuel industry has long been a campaign finance powerhouse, using its clout to help put sympathetic politicians — including Donald Trump — into office. The renewable energy industry isn’t as accustomed to throwing around its weight in the political arena. It appears that has started to change, and the industry recently claimed a victory that left many political observers stunned. Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) lost his primary election at the beginning of this month, with Politico reporting that a political action committee backed by solar industry executives played a pivotal role in his loss. The Invest in Tomorrow Coalition PAC spent about $2 million in the race. Ogles, who was endorsed by Trump, was one of the Republicans be