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Montana Senator Sheehy: Solar User, Renewable Energy Critic

2/26/2026

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Montana Senator Tim Sheehy, a Republican, installed solar panels at his home while criticizing renewable energy.
He called solar energy "green energy crap" during his Senate campaign and opposed federal policies supporting renewables.
Despite personal solar use, he voted for a tax overhaul eliminating clean energy tax credits, risking jobs.
Local renewable energy officials sought his support against the cuts, but Sheehy advocated for nuclear and geothermal energy.

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Montana Senator Tim Sheehy, a Republican, installed solar panels at his home while criticizing renewable energy.
He called solar energy "green energy crap" during his Senate campaign and opposed federal policies supporting renewables.
Despite personal solar use, he voted for a tax overhaul eliminating clean energy tax credits, risking jobs.
Local renewable energy officials sought his support against the cuts, but Sheehy advocated for nuclear and geothermal energy.