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

Unleash Competition to Meet the Commonwealth’s Urgent Energy Needs 

  • Joshua Schubert
  • June 1, 2026

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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State Budget

Markets Have Already Solved the Minimum Wage Debate

  • Joshua Schubert
  • May 18, 2026

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

  • Joshua Schubert
  • May 4, 2026

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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