

Please note: This event is a rescheduled version of a briefing originally planned for March.
The biggest decisions on climate aren’t made in Washington—they’re made in statehouses, city halls, and utility commissions across the country.
Join Climate Cabinet for an off-the-record briefing on the overlooked state and local races that quietly determine energy costs, infrastructure, and who gets to build. With more than 7,000 statehouse offices nationwide, just a few dozen low-visibility contests will have an outsized impact on climate progress in 2026 and beyond.
Using our Moneyball approach, we’ll explore a set of “weird” but powerful statewide elections most people miss—and why they matter directly to affordability, permitting, and deployment.
A clear framework for assessing political leverage—how to identify high-impact opportunities, understand margins that matter, and navigate volatility in a rapidly shifting political environment.
Agenda
5:00 - 5:45 Check-in and networking5:45 - 6:30 Short presentation from Caroline Spears, Executive Director, Climate Cabinet6:30 - 7:00 Open networking
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The Politics of Building Clean Energy is a free independent taking place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 9Zero Climate Innovation Hub, 350 California St 4th floor, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA, San Francisco, United States. This independent is organised by 9Zero - San Francisco. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot. The event runs for approximately 2 hours.
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