This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Tuesday was a great day at the ballot box for the planet, with climate-friendly initiatives and candidates winning nationwide.

Democratic election wins last week reignited arguments on how — or if — candidates should discuss climate change on the campaign trail.

Mikie Sherrill launched her successful New Jersey campaign with a promise to freeze utility bills and accelerate solar power in the state.

The nonprofit, founded by a former corporate marketing executive who wanted to help tackle the problem of climate change, sees clean energy as a brand—not in the traditional sense of a company’s brand, in the sense that the phrase “clean energy” evokes a certain feeling and a shared public understanding. That brand is strong, Howard says.

FEELING THE HEAT — House lawmakers are punting a vote on their closely watched energy bill until after the final formal legislative session this year as plans to temper the state’s 2030 climate goals face serious pushback from climate groups.