Energy Predictions for the Year Ahead
Energy Predictions for the Year Ahead
The start of a new year always brings resolutions, big promises, and predictions. Power The Future Founder and Executive Director Daniel Turner recently shared a few predictions for 2026 in the Washington Reporter.
Blue states will face an energy reckoning.
After years of denial, even eco-left-friendly media now admit that aggressive green mandates raise prices and undermine reliability. Governors who once campaigned against pipelines and fossil fuels are quietly reversing course. This isn’t ideological growth; it’s political survival.
Data center demand will spark chaos.
America’s data center boom is real, and so is the electricity it requires. PTF warned about this long before it became a talking point. Instead of supporting reliable power, many eco-left politicians are calling for investigations and regulations. None of that produces electricity. Expect a year of headlines about grid strain and shortages, and a year without serious plans from those who oppose dependable energy.
Climate litigation will explode.
As public enthusiasm for climate theatrics fades, activists will turn to the courts. Lawsuits are the last lever left to force unpopular policies without legislative debate. Well-funded legal campaigns will try to achieve through judges what voters have repeatedly rejected at the ballot box.
As we enter a new year, one constant remains: America needs reliable, affordable energy to grow. Common-sense energy policy isn’t partisan—it’s practical. We’ll check back next year to see how these predictions hold up.
January 2, 2026