Volts Sen. Ruben Gallego has a new energy plan
Dec 17, 2025
U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego, a former Marine Corps veteran known for his progressive policies, shares his ambitious energy plan. He emphasizes the importance of permitting reform and the potential of small modular nuclear reactors for swift deployment. Gallego addresses the need for community consultation to ensure local engagement and post-coal job transitions. He discusses the challenges of federal regulations in Arizona’s solar development and promotes strategic investment in transmission infrastructure to support a reliable renewable energy mix.
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Propose Policies To Reset The Party
- Release concrete policy proposals now to shape party direction and coalesce ideas.
- Share plans for immigration, housing, and energy so the party can regroup after losses.
Pair Incentives With Permitting And R&D
- Bring back IRA-style tax credits but pair them with permitting reform and transmission buildout.
- Fund research in SMRs and battery storage to attract private investment with regulatory certainty.
Treat Data Centers As National-Local Tradeoffs
- Data centers are essential national-security infrastructure but strain local grids and water supplies.
- Make large consumers pay their marginal system costs to avoid rate burdens on residents.