Steve Haner
Senior fellow for state and local tax policy at the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy, providing analysis on energy policy, utility rates, and Virginia legislative developments.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 30min
Affordable Energy? Not After This Winter…And Election | Steve Haner
Steve Haner, senior fellow at the Thomas Jefferson Institute who analyzes energy policy and utility rates, breaks down rising electric and gas bills after the storm. He discusses how the Clean Economy Act and recent legislative moves are driving costs up. Local tax changes, grid reliability concerns, and political choices shaping higher prices are covered in short, sharp takes.
Aug 1, 2025 • 16min
Can the EPA Help Undo Virginia's Climate Mandates?
In this discussion, Steve Haner, an analyst for the Thomas Jefferson Institute, delves into the implications of the EPA's recent move to negate the 2009 Endangerment Finding. He explains how Virginia's Clean Economy Act mirrors California's aggressive climate mandates, pushing for net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 while throttling new energy projects. The conversation also unpacks the political dynamics surrounding climate policy in Virginia, including potential paths for legal challenges and the need for bipartisan support as energy demands grow.
