Energy
Assessing Gov. Shapiro’s GRID Requirements
Summary The “Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development” (GRID) Requirements apply to data centers over 25 megawatts (MW). The standards give municipalities no new authority over noise, water withdrawal, traffic, or setbacks;…
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Reality Check for PA’s Failed Green-Energy Mandates
Originally published by RealClear Energy. Each month, Pennsylvania’s 6 million electricity customers—all facing rising electricity bills—are charged for services of questionable value without…
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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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Alternative Energy Cost Ratepayers $3.3B in Hidden Subsidies, Research Finds
Harrisburg, Pa., June 18, 2026 — At the start of this month, families and businesses across Pennsylvania saw yet another rate hike hit their electricity bills. What they didn’t see, however, is that Pennsylvania ratepayers…
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The Rising Cost of Pennsylvania’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards
Summary Pennsylvania ratepayers have paid more than $3.3 billion in “green energy” mandates thanks to the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards (AEPS) Act. From 2020…
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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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Everyone Wants Affordable Energy. Nobody Wants to Cut the Ribbon.
Originally published by The American Spectator. Northeastern states are scrambling to address rising energy costs. New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and others are even considering …
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Progressives’ Radical Tax Hike Proposals
Overview Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Democratic lawmakers have proposed a slew of tax increases and energy mandates that would significantly raise costs on families, workers, and businesses—while undermining the…
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Shapiro Wants Energy Affordability—Here’s One Simple Way to Prove It
Originally published by Times Leader. Gov. Josh Shapiro often talks about “energy affordability.” It’s a phrase that shows up in his stump speeches and his attacks…
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