Republican-controlled states across the country are seeing record investment in renewable energy industries.Jason Kozlowski / EyeEm 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.