Due to the current extreme heat wave, the regional electric grid is under a mounting strain. In response, Pennsylvania State House Republicans yesterday unveiled a comprehensive, 10-bill legislative package designed to keep the lights on, lower electricity costs, expand reliable baseload generation, and cement Pennsylvania’s role as America’s energy leader.
According to State Representative Joshua Kail, “Pennsylvania is in a unique position to be an energy powerhouse because of the abundance of resources we have.” Representative Kail added, “Having Pennsylvania produce more baseload energy will create family-sustaining jobs and prevent brownouts and blackouts—two devastating scenarios residents face if we do not reverse the status quo.”
The legislative package reflects a collaborative effort to strengthen Pennsylvania’s energy future by focusing on three priorities: building more energy, lowering costs, and strengthening grid reliability.