Over the past few years, Pennsylvania families have all felt the strain of rising costs and record inflation. A major component of that strain can be attributed to ever-rising energy costs. Pennsylvanians of all income levels are struggling to afford basic necessities such as food and clothing. Now, due to failed energy policies at the federal and state levels, they are struggling to afford to heat their homes and turn their lights on.
 
We agree that Pennsylvania should not be losing out to neighboring states. However, in order to remain competitive it must be more affordable to live and work in the Commonwealth. Not only do existing restrictive energy policies work against meaningful clean energy environmental goals, but they hurt our economy and the wallets of families all across Pennsylvania, as well as increasing the probability of greater blackouts. In short, they hurt our state and our overall competitiveness.
 
We are acutely aware of the strain these energy costs put on Pennsylvania’s households and small businesses and are committed to advancing ideas that will keep more money in the pockets of hardworking Pennsylvanians’ while also promoting energy reliability, sustainability and independence.
 
We hope you will join us in co-sponsoring this legislation: