CT Republicans Unite on Plan for Affordable Energy
With the shock of January electricity bills fresh in everyone’s mind, I joined my Republican colleagues today to unveil a detailed six-point plan to bring about stability and relief for consumers.
I have heard from many constituents – and quite a few others from outside the district – who are outraged by their electricity bills and feel they are being forced to make difficult decisions regarding which bills to pay and when. Connecticut residents should not have to choose between buying groceries and paying for heat and electricity. Clearly, the current policies are not working for the people of our state.
The Republicans’ plan:
- removes Public Benefits Charges from electric bills
- prohibits agreements that buy electricity at 150% above the wholesale price
- redefines “Class I renewable energy source” to include any electricity generated from a hydropower or nuclear power generating facility
- separates PURA from DEEP
- eliminates any incentive program that increases electric demand, including, any electric vehicle rebate program
- studies ways to increase the supply of natural gas
“It’s time for majority party Democrats who control the energy agenda to acknowledge what utility ratepayers and analysts have made clear: their entire approach to energy policy, rooted in flawed priorities and misguided philosophy, has failed everyone,” House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora said. “This session is an opportunity to shift toward affordability, and unfortunately their recent news conference made it clear they’re out of ideas. We urge Democrats to adopt our proposals as the foundation for the action residents want and deserve.”
If you’d like to watch a video of the press conference, please go to: https://ct-n.com/ctnplayer.asp?odID=24133
