Congressman Nick Langworthy has introduced new legislation aimed at scrutinizing the impact of state clean energy mandates on costs and reliability.
The State Energy Accountability Act, introduced by Langworthy (NY-23), would amend the Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) to encourage states to evaluate how clean energy standards or renewable portfolio standards affect everyday consumer costs and energy reliability.
“New York’s stringent climate rules and policies have a tremendously negative effect on every day consumer costs and energy reliability,” said Langworthy. “Americans are entitled to know every last detail of the effects of state policies on the reliability of their electric energy; the State Energy Accountability Act would give them the transparency they deserve.”
Chairman Guthrie praised the legislation, stating, “Finding ways to ensure energy reliability is a critical step as we look to safeguard and enhance our grid in the coming years in order to maintain our energy dominance and power AI and advanced manufacturing. Congressman Langworthy’s legislation would ensure that States consider how renewable energy standards will impact the cost and reliability of American energy, and I’m grateful for his work on this important issue.”
Congressman Gabe Evans (R-C) is an original cosponsor of the bill.
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