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Republican-controlled states across the country are seeing record investment in renewable energy industries.
  • GOP-controlled states like Oklahoma are seeing major economic investment in clean energy industries.
  • A solar power exec told The New York Times the "financial opportunity" is drawing people in.
  • But conservative groups behind The Heritage Foundation are pushing for more fossil fuel production.

Across the US, Republican-controlled states are seeing major investments in clean energy such as wind and solar. But conservative groups are banning together to slash renewables and increase oil and gas production should a Republican be elected president in 2024.