Trump Makes It Harder to Produce Energy, Shapiro Says

Energy Policy & PJM Reform - Pennsylvania's Governor advocates for PJM (the largest U S power grid operator) reform to control costs and increase power generation, giving states more say [2][3] - The Governor is willing to consider Pennsylvania going its own way if PJM is unwilling to enact real reforms [4][6] - Pennsylvania saved consumers nearly $20 billion by successfully suing PJM when they tried to raise rates [9] - The Governor wants PJM to move more quickly and not constrain Pennsylvania's energy development [15] Energy Production & Economic Development - Pennsylvania is the second largest energy producer in the U S and needs to produce more energy for economic opportunity and freedom [5] - Economic development in Pennsylvania is directly tied to energy generation and keeping consumer costs down [16] - Pennsylvania is converting old coal-fired power plants into natural gas-run power plants [14] - Pennsylvania has secured a $20 billion investment pledge from Amazon for data centers [11][13] Renewable Energy & Federal Policy - The Governor criticizes President Trump's policies for cutting tax credits for clean energy projects, putting 26,000 Pennsylvania jobs at risk [19] - The Governor supports an "all of the above" energy approach, including solar, wind, natural gas, and nuclear energy [20] - The Governor believes President Trump's immigration policies, including a potential $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applicants, are making it harder for Pennsylvania to compete [21][22]