Energy
Ohio Has the Solution to Pennsylvania’s Power Problems
Originally published by the Scranton Times-Tribune. Nearly two-thirds of Pennsylvanians agree: Energy is unaffordable. Pennsylvania’s average residential electricity price was 11 percent higher this July than…
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Let Customers, Not Regulators, Decide What Happens When an Electricity Contract Ends
A proposed FirstEnergy settlement could pull some Pennsylvanians off cheaper electricity deals. The administrative judges who reviewed it did “not find it a fault.”…
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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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Testimony of Nathan Benefield, Chief Policy Officer Commonwealth Foundation Senate Majority Policy Committee Hearing on Energy in Pennsylvania
Chairman Argall and members of the committee: Thank you for the opportunity to submit these remarks on increasing energy production in Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth Foundation promotes market-driven solutions that will…
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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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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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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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Shapiro’s New Energy “Watchdog” Is a Fox Guarding the Henhouse
Gov. Josh Shapiro claims he wants to make energy more affordable for Pennsylvanians. So, why did he just hire a climate activist who has dedicated his career to advancing the…
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