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Voters have decided on local energy policy ballot measures across the U.S. As a local ballot measure topic, this includes measures regarding local energy production, regulation, and distribution, as well as the funding of energy-related projects. The topic is grouped within the local environment and energy policy area.

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See also: 2026 ballot measures and 2027 ballot measures

The following is a list of local ballot measures related to this topic that are certified or potential for this year and future elections:

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2026

  1. Richland County, Ohio, Prohibit Certain Solar and Wind Energy Facilities Referendum (May 2026) - On the ballot

2025

  1. Decorah, Iowa, Municipal Electric Utility Measure (March 2025) Defeated
  2. Santa Cruz, California, Measure B, Parcel Tax and Real Estate Transfer Tax for Workforce Housing and Climate Change Fund and Housing to Prevent Homelessness Fund Measure (November 2025) Defeated
  3. Wise County, Virginia, Creation of Electric Authority Measure (November 2025) Defeated

2024

  1. Berkeley, California, Measure GG, Natural Gas Tax Measure (November 2024) Defeated
  2. Coos County, Oregon, Measure 6-219, BOEM Offshore Wind Turbine Project Advisory Question (November 2024) Approved
  3. Curry County, Oregon, Measure 8-116, BOEM Offshore Wind Turbine Project Advisory Question (November 2024) Approved
  4. Honolulu, Hawaii, Question 1, Climate Resiliency Fund Charter Amendment (November 2024) Approved

2023

  1. El Paso, Texas, Proposition K, "Climate Change and Climate Justice" Charter Amendment (May 2023) Defeated
  2. Tucson, Arizona, Measure A, Electric Franchise Agreement and Increased Surcharge Measure (May 2023) Defeated

2022

  1. Denver, Colorado, Referred Question 2J, Sales Tax to Fund Environmental and Climate-Related Programs and TABOR Spending Limit Increase Continuation Measure (November 2022) Approved
  2. El Paso, Texas, Proposition C, Renewable Energy and Efficiency Improvements Bond Measure (November 2022) Approved
  3. Long Beach, California, Measure BB, Water and Gas Utility Public Merger Amendment (November 2022) Approved
  4. Ventura County, California, Measure A, Oil and Gas Well Regulation Referendum (June 2022) Defeated
  5. Ventura County, California, Measure B, Oil and Gas Well Regulations Referendum (June 2022) Defeated

2021

  1. Gilbert, Arizona, Proposition 462, Southwest Gas Corporation Franchise Agreement Measure (November 2021) Approved

2020

  1. Chandler, Arizona, Question 1, Southwest Gas Corporation Franchise (November 2020) Approved
  2. Columbus, Ohio, Issue 1, Electric Service Aggregation Program Measure (November 2020) Approved
  3. Denver, Colorado, Ballot Measure 2A, Sales Tax to Fund Environmental and Climate-Related Programs and TABOR Spending Limit Increase (November 2020) Approved
  4. Long Beach, California, Measure US, General Oil Production Tax Increase (November 2020) Approved

2019

  1. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Proposition 1, Changes to Oklahoma Natural Gas Franchise Agreement (July 2019) Approved

2018

  1. East Cleveland, Ohio, Measure 30, Gas Aggregation (November 2018) Approved
  2. Garland, Texas, Proposition AG, Franchise Terms (May 2018) Approved
  3. Phoenix, Arizona, Proposition 413, Southwest Gas Corporation Franchise Agreement (August 2018) Approved
  4. Portland, Oregon, Measure 26-201, Renewable Energy Initiative (November 2018) Approved
  5. San Francisco, California, Proposition A, Revenue Bonds for Power Facilities Excluding Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Energy Charter Amendment (June 2018) Approved
  6. San Luis Obispo County, California, Measure G-18, Petroleum Extraction and Well Stimulation Regulation Initiative (November 2018) Defeated

2017

  1. Denver, Colorado, Green and Solar Roof Requirement, Initiated Ordinance 300 (November 2017) Approved

2016

  1. Butte County, California, Fracking Ban Initiative, Measure E (June 2016) Approved
  2. Monterey County, California, Ban on Oil and Gas Drilling, Measure Z (November 2016) Approved

2008

  1. Union County Oil Refinery Initiative, Ordinance 2008-001 (2008) Approved

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