March 13, 2024 - Scranton, PA
Governor Josh Shapiro kicked off a new era of energy leadership in Pennsylvania, unveiling his plan to protect and create nearly 15,000 energy jobs, lower utility bills for Pennsylvania households, and take real action to address carbon pollution. If passed by the legislature, the Governor's initiatives would save Pennsylvania ratepayers $252 million in the first five years, while generating $5.1 billion in investment in clean, reliable energy sources. For hundreds of years, the Commonwealth has been a leading innovator on energy production - from the coal mines built in Northeastern Pennsylvania to the nation's first oil well drilled in Titusville and the first civilian nuclear reactor. Today, Pennsylvania continues to lead the nation as the only state to secure two regional clean hydrogen hub networks. However, Pennsylvania is still falling behind other states in the race to diversify its energy sources and create clean, reliable, and affordable energy. The Governor's energy plan will help to cement Pennsylvania's place as one of the world's top energy producers and insulate consumers from rising utility costs as a result of global instability and foreign wars. Governor Shapiro made this announcement today in Scranton - the former site of Pennsylvania's largest coal fields - and alongside the pipefitters and union workers who stand ready to help build the future of our nation's energy infrastructure. Speakers Include: Scranton Mayor Paige CognettiPat Dolan, Business Manager for United Association Local Union 524Governor Josh ShapiroRobert Bair, President of the Pennsylvania State Building and Construction TradesPatrick Cicero, Pennsylvania Consumer AdvocateJackson Morris, Director, State Power Sector Policy, Climate & Energy at the National Resources Defense CouncilState Representative Kyle Donahue
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