Energy affordability tops voter concerns in election set to shake up Congress

Utility Dive · Diana DiGangi · 2026-11-03 10:23 UTC

“History shows us that energy crises create policy openings, and we think the conditions are probably in place for a window of policymaking,” Hasan Nazar, head of policy at Crux, told Utility Dive.

The outcome of Tuesday’s midterm elections could have serious implications for utilities, as candidates in both parties seek to capitalize on widespread concerns about energy affordability.

Policy areas that could see the biggest impact include data centers, energy tax credits and permitting reform, experts told Utility Dive.

Hasan Nazar, head of policy at Crux, a finance technology company that connects tax credit buyers and sellers, said he believes energy affordability will be “determinative” in this election.

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