Trellis Group · February 27, 2026
This piece from Deb McNamara digs into how companies can use their influence to advocate for state level climate policies.
Despite the headwinds, many state-level climate policies advanced in 2025, with many states releasing updated climate plans, setting new targets, improving transmission planning, and streamlining clean energy projects and permits. Top advocacy opportunities for states this year include data center expansion, clean energy deployment, electric vehicles, and energy affordability.
Business leaders, sustainability professionals, and employees need to elevate corporate political responsibility, especially given regulatory rollbacks at the federal level such as this month’s repeal of the landmark endangerment finding. With the absence of government leadership at the national level, there’s even more of an imperative for business to act.
Key Takeaways:
- Despite federal rollbacks, many state-level climate policies advanced in 2025.
- Top advocacy opportunities for states this year center on data center expansion, clean energy deployment, electric vehicles, and energy affordability.
- Corporate political responsibility is critical, requiring business leaders to advocate and leverage their influence.
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