Climate Change Solutions

Hello and welcome to Climate Change Solutions!

For some, June means breaking out the sunscreen and making vacation plans. At EESI, it is also a good time—as the halfway point of the year—to share our new analysis of bipartisanship on climate and energy topics in the 119th Congress. We also take a look at emerging solutions for emissions from ammonia production, and at electrifying the transportation, buildings, industrial, and agricultural sectors.

EESI’s 29th annual Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO is quickly approaching! On June 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., we’ll convene clean energy leaders, experts, and bipartisan members of Congress in 2168 Rayburn House Office Building (Gold Room), the Rayburn Foyer, and online, with a reception to follow. This event is free and open to all—RSVP here.

The Latest Solutions

Article | Common Ground: Where Environment and Energy Policies Find Consensus on Capitol Hill
[7 min. read]

Conventional wisdom holds that environmental, energy, and climate issues are polarizing topics on Capitol Hill. But that is not always the case. In fact, policymakers are reaching across the aisle to find common ground and advance climate solutions, with bipartisan bill introductions happening weekly. EESI analyzed all environmental, energy, and climate bills from January to March 2026 to identify key trends in bipartisanship and legislative priorities. [click for more]

Article | Green Ammonia: A Nitrogen-ius Solution for Agricultural Emissions and Renewable Energy Storage
[7 min. read]

Ammonia plays a critical role in fertilizer production, as well as some renewable energy storage efforts. But ammonia production releases large quantities of carbon dioxide—more than any other chemical. Researchers around the world are working on solutions, such as green ammonia, to reduce or zero out ammonia’s emission costs. [click for more]

Topic Page | Electrification
[8 min. read]

Electrification describes the replacement of fossil fuels with more efficient electricity to power appliances, equipment, and vehicles. The full electrification of the U.S. transportation, commercial, and residential sectors would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 74% below 2005 levels. Our new topic page explains how. [click for more]

On the Hill

Critical Appropriations Bill Advances: The House Committee on Appropriations advanced the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2027 (H.R.9022). The bill aims to fund critical mineral mining technologies, research on baseload energy sources, grid cybersecurity efforts, and port and waterway improvements for fiscal year 2027, among other purposes.

House Goes Full Steam Ahead on Geothermal: The House Committee on Natural Resources advanced a suite of geothermal energy bills—many of them bipartisan—that aim to streamline permitting processes for geothermal energy: the Geo Act (H.R.301), the Geothermal Cost-Recovery Authority Act of 2025 (H.R.398), the Streamlining Thermal Energy through Advanced Mechanisms (STEAM) Act (H.R.1077), the Committing Leases for Energy Access Now (CLEAN) Act (H.R.1687), the Geothermal Gold Book Development Act (H.R.5617), Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act (H.R.5631), and the Geothermal Royalty Reform Act (H.R.5638).

National Transportation Bill Pedals Forward: Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) introduced the Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development for America’s 250th (BUILD America 250) Act (H.R.8870) on May 19, alongside Reps. Rick Larsen (D-Wash.), David Rouzer (R-N.C.), and Daniel Webster (R-Fla.), and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.). The bill, which the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure debated in a markup on May 21 and approved 62 - 2 the next day, reinvests in U.S. roadways, public transportation, freight rail, and bridges. To learn more about each of these modes of transportation, check out EESI’s briefing series, The Next Era of Transportation and Infrastructure.

Bipartisan Bill Promises Faster Flood Recovery: Reps. Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.) and Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) introduced the Community Flood Resilience Act (H.R.9056) to expedite recovery from extreme flooding events. Specifically, the bill would allow state and community beneficiaries of Flood Mitigation Assistance grants to use a portion of that funding to purchase private flood insurance, which delivers more immediate payouts. To learn about the state of the National Flood Insurance Program, check out our recent article.

We track all environmental, energy, and climate legislation and hearings happening on Capitol Hill. See the full legislative trackers for May 18-22 and May 25-29.

Upcoming Events

2026 Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO, Policy Forum, and Reception
Wednesday, June 24
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Rayburn House Office Building Foyer and Gold Room (Room 2168) and online

Join EESI for our 29th annual Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO and Policy Forum (EXPO 2026), held in partnership with the House and Senate Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucuses. From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., top-level speakers will showcase technologies and solutions that save households money, improve the economy, build resilience, protect our security interests, and reduce carbon emissions. There will be a reception to follow from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Rayburn Foyer. The entire event is free to attend and open to the public. RSVP here, and stay tuned for panel updates.

In Case You Missed It

Highlight Notes Now Available | Strategies to Lower Utility Bills Now for Households and Small Businesses

Detailed summary notes are now available for EESI’s and the Alliance to Save Energy’s briefing about energy affordability solutions. With U.S. electricity prices having risen an average of 40% since 2020, affordability is now at the center of many conversations on energy policy. This briefing convened experts from around the country with on-the-ground experience in bolstering energy efficiency and delivering savings to consumers.

From the Archives | Keeping U.S. Climate Action Afloat: Subnational Diplomacy on Ocean Acidification

June 8 is World Oceans Day. Looking to get your feet wet? Last year, EESI sat down with Jessie Turner, executive director of the International Alliance to Combat Ocean Acidification (OA Alliance), to explore the landscape—or seascape—of subnational climate diplomacy on ocean acidification. The OA Alliance now comprises over 20 countries and 18 subnational governments and is calling on more U.S. states to join the effort.

Latest Media Coverage

Our article on data center water use was cited by multiple outlets, including The Baltimore Sun, Virginia Public Media, KTWO, and The Reno Gazette Journal.
Ohio Capital Journal cited our article on the impacts of data centers on energy bills in a piece about a new bipartisan data center committee being formed in the Ohio state legislature.
Chron cited our data center noise pollution article in a piece about resident complaints over noise pollution from a Texas data center.

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About EESI

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing science-based solutions for climate change, energy, and environmental challenges to achieve a sustainable, resilient, and equitable world. Founded on a bipartisan basis by members of Congress, EESI has been informing policymakers about the benefits of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and environmental conservation since 1984.

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