From State Rep. Dan Ugasta:
Say NO to Pritzker Power Plan 2.0
On Wednesday, the same environmental special interests and progressive leaders responsible for our state’s failing energy policies held a rally for their so-called “Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act” (CRGA).
According to these environmentalists, this bill will “accelerate Illinois’ clean energy progress while protecting consumers amidst a rise in energy demand…”
Immediately following the CRGA rally, House Republicans held a Capitol press conference to raise the alarm over Illinois’ growing energy crisis.
Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer blasted CRGA and the environmental special interests behind it.
“Sorry, but we’re not buying what you’re selling,” Rep. Davidsmeyer said.
“These radical environmental policies, taken straight from the Green New Deal playbook, have crippled our power generation capacity, directly leading to the energy cost crisis we are facing today.
“The proposed CRGA and terrible energy omnibus bill will only make Illinois’ energy crisis worse.
“It’s time to put the interests of hardworking Illinoisans ahead of these clean energy fantasies.”
State Rep. Travis Weaver said that Illinois is facing an energy crisis driven by bad policies from the Pritzker administration.
“Common sense tells us that our failing energy policies are a direct result of irresponsible planning and have caused our power rates to increase faster than all of our Midwest neighbors,” Rep. Weaver said.
“As we enter the last few days of the legislative session, the lack of urgency to address this crisis is unbelievable.
“Bad policy brought us here, but smart policy can get us out and move us forward.”
Last week 600 pages of legislative language emerged for a massive energy omnibus bill.
Speaking at a press conference at the Capitol, State Representative Ryan Spain called the Pritzker Power Plan 2.0 bad for job creators, families and taxpayers, who are already facing major utility bill increases.
He urged legislators to say NO to the Pritzker Power Plan 2.0.
