The Conservative non - profit group Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions ( CRES ) , will spend over $ 1 m supporting 10 members of Congress running in the elections on 8 November . The League of Conservation Voters said it will spend a record $40 million this election cycle. Executive Director of CRES , James Smith believes that commitment to clean energy can gain votes for Republicans in tight contests from swing voters , particularly millennials . North Carolina Governor , Jay Faison has previously announced a $ 100 m Clear Path Action Fund to support candidates committed to clean energy in other states . However , such sums are dwarfed by those spent by environmental PACs backing the Democrats , including a record $ 40 m from the League of Conservation Voters .
The Conservative non - profit group Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions ( CRES ) , will spend over $ 1 m supporting 10 members of Congress running in the elections on 8 November . Executive Director of CRES , James Smith believes that commitment to clean energy can gain votes for Republicans in tight contests from swing voters , particularly millennials . North Carolina Governor , Jay Faison has previously announced a $ 100 m Clear Path Action Fund to support candidates committed to clean energy in other states . However , such sums are dwarfed by those spent by environmental PACs backing the Democrats , including a record $ 40 m from the League of Conservation Voters .