Adam Aton
Reporter covering the politics of climate change for POLITICO’s E&E News, providing analysis on state-level shifts in energy affordability and clean energy policy.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 14min
The new Democratic energy playbook: affordability first, climate second
Adam Aton, a POLITICO reporter who covers the politics of climate change, explains why many Democratic leaders are shifting to prioritize energy affordability. He discusses the political trade-offs, how federal dynamics reshaped state strategies, impacts on the clean energy industry, and whether this affordability-first pivot is temporary or permanent.
