Washington, D.C. – America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth today issued the following statement on the midterm elections:
“Throughout this election season, energy affordability has been a central concern for voters and candidates demonstrating why Congress needs to unite behind an agenda that addresses rising energy costs and supports continued economic growth.
“By 2030, America’s demand for electricity is expected to grow by as much as 25%, underscoring the need for public policies that allow the United States to fully utilize our abundant energy resources like coal. Past public policies created a regulatory landscape where critical power plants were forced to shut down prematurely, and policymakers need to learn from those mistakes. Affordable and reliable electricity is essential to American families and businesses, and will help ensure the United States can outcompete countries like China.
“America’s Power looks forward to working with Congress and the Trump administration to advance policies that will keep electricity affordable and reliable, encourage investment, and promote America’s energy dominance.”