Joshua Schubert
Policy Analyst
Josh is a Policy Analyst at the Commonwealth Foundation.
He focuses on energy policy and regulatory reform in Pennsylvania. His work examines how government decisions affect electricity reliability, consumer costs, and the markets that serve Pennsylvania families and businesses.
Josh graduated from Grove City College in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in economics and minors in mathematics and religious studies. He first joined the Commonwealth Foundation as an intern in 2021. Before returning to the Commonwealth Foundation, he served as a communications and legislative specialist in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, managing constituent communications and legislative requests for offices in Butler and Lawrence counties.
Originally from Butler County, Josh enjoys playing saxophone, cooking, and hiking.
Energy
Pennsylvania Wants Data Centers to Pay Their Own Way. There’s a Better Way to Do It.
Originally published by RealClear Energy. Lawmakers in both parties are scrambling to address the issues revealed by data centers. President Donald Trump, his administration officials, and…
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High Electric Bills Are a Choice—and Pennsylvania Must Choose Wisely
Originally published by the Daily Signal. Pennsylvania legislators have prioritized electricity affordability this year. First, they exited the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), the…
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Why Is Your Electricity Bill So High?
Most Pennsylvania households saw their electricity bills climb on June 1, with double-digit increases in the generation portion of their bills for Penelec, West Penn Power,…
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Unleash Competition to Meet the Commonwealth’s Urgent Energy Needs
Originally published by RealClearEnergy. Pennsylvania has always been an energy powerhouse. Its robust mix of coal, natural gas, nuclear power, and renewable resources powers its homes, industries, and businesses. But if Pennsylvania wants to grow, lawmakers need to remember…
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Markets Have Already Solved the Minimum Wage Debate
Originally published by TribLIVE. Raising the minimum wage would have minimal impact on Pennsylvania’s economy. That’s not just my opinion; that’s precisely what the current administration—the…
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Pennsylvania’s RGGI Odyssey
Six Years of Lost Investment Underline Danger of New State Energy Taxes Summary From 2019 to 2025, the looming implementation of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) chilled investment in Pennsylvania’s electric grid. For six…
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Why PJM’s Price Cap Costs Pennsylvanians
Pennsylvania’s electricity prices have increased 46 percent since 2018, and the grid that delivers that power is under unprecedented strain. The policies…
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