Shapiro's Energy Plan Boosts Pennsylvania's Economy and Environment – Franklin County Free Press

Governor Josh Shapiro recently introduced a new energy plan for Pennsylvania aimed at creating nearly 15,000 jobs in the energy sector, reducing electricity costs for residents, addressing climate change, and ensuring the state’s energy independence. The plan has received support from both labor and industry leaders, highlighting its potential to build upon Pennsylvania’s history of energy leadership while focusing on job creation and cost reduction.

Key labor leaders, including Rob Bair, President of the Pennsylvania State Building and Construction Trades, and Philip Ameris, President of the Laborers District Council of Western Pennsylvania, expressed their support for the plan. They emphasized the importance of legislative action to implement the Governor’s proposals and the opportunities the plan creates for workers in building future energy projects, such as hydrogen and nuclear energy.

Industry representatives, such as Mark Schneider, East Region President at Cordia, and Nick Deiuliis, President and CEO of CNX Resources Corporation, also backed the Governor’s plan. They highlighted its role in promoting economic growth, reducing emissions, and leveraging Pennsylvania’s natural resources. The plan is seen as a step towards modernizing the state’s energy mix and enhancing its competitive advantage.

For more details on Governor Shapiro’s energy plan, visit the official website at governor.pa.gov/energy.