Utilities

“I’ll support tax credits that help families save energy and pay less for heat and electricity.”

““Data Center Darline”: Pro-AI interests have spent more than $1 million backing Graham while Andrews fights for local control and lower bills.”

“Fight to hold utility companies accountable. Lower utility bills by strengthening consumer protections, expanding energy efficiency programs, and holding corporations accountable.”

“Cracking down on utility monopolies and expanding Iowa’s clean energy economy to lower energy bills”

“High costs are crushing almost everyone but the wealthiest Americans – housing, healthcare, electricity, groceries, childcare and eldercare. We need to build more housing, produce cheaper renewable energy, and make sure markets actually work to give consumers real choices.”

“We’re fighting to cap how much utility companies can raise your rates, to make sure your bills are affordable and predictable. We’ll take on the utility companies because no Ohioan should have to choose between keeping the lights on and putting food on the table.”

“Cut utility bills by holding monopoly utility companies accountable, tying profits to performance, and banning pass-through costs to ratepayers for private jets, lobbying fees, and campaign donations”

“Lowering electric bills by taking on corporate utility giants and forcing greater accountability from electrical companies so they spend their profits on modernizing and replacing our outdated electrical grid.”

“Lowering the cost of heat and electricity by modernizing our energy infrastructure.”

“Cut and oppose senseless regulations that drive up prices, including insane food, restaurant, and green energy regulations that have made costs skyrocket.”

“Roy Cooper would lower energy and utility costs by ensuring that corporations pay for their fair share of the energy they use instead of passing that cost onto you and modernizing our energy grid.”

“Reduce utility costs for consumers by working to encourage large tech companies to build their own energy sources.”

“Roy will work to make sure that data centers pay the full cost of the power they use without passing it on to you, and he’d ban utility companies from disconnecting power during dangerous heat or cold. Roy’s plan would lower energy costs by modernizing our energy grid and encouraging the tech companies to build their own energy sources.”

“Roy also prioritized consumer protection, and fought to keep utility rates low, putting predatory lenders out of business and cracking down on telemarketers.”

“Roy will work to lower utility bills by ensuring that corporations – not you – pay for energy used, including making sure data centers pay the full cost of all the power they use and preventing that cost from being passed on to families.”

“As Senator, I’ll work with anyone I can to stop utility bill increases and make stuff cost less for North Carolina families.”

“Every step of that transition must be built on good union jobs because solving the climate crisis, rebuilding the American middle class, and providing reliable, affordable power are not competing goals–they are the same goal.”

“Before that, Andrews brought her Gas, Grits & Groceries Affordability Tour to Aiken, where she called for a two-year moratorium, an end to data center tax breaks, and legislation to keep data center costs off families’ power bills.”

“I'll push for federal standards that make sure large tech and AI companies pay their fair share for the water, power, and utilities they consume, rather than shifting those costs onto local ratepayers.”

“We should do everything we can to get the benefits of AI – from new and faster cures for disease to less time wasted – without massive lay-offs, letting ourselves be helpless in the face of algorithms that addict our kids to AI-created content that makes it hard to know truth from lies, or a data center buildout that drives up electricity costs for families. We need guardrails. And we need to protect workers.”

“Utility costs are already too high. The last thing we need are data centers raising our energy costs while an out-of-state corporation gets rich.”

“We’re fighting to require data centers to pay the full cost of their utilities so your bills don’t go up.”

“Pay their own way and supply their own energy resources. Produce your own energy, don’t poison our water, and don’t jack up utility costs for local businesses and residents.”

“We have to ensure data center companies pay their fair share, protect residents from rate hikes, ensure grid reliability, protect water resources and our environment, and protect nearby homes from excessive noise pollution, while making sure local residents’ voices are heard and listened to.”

“Families are already paying more for electricity, and they shouldn’t be left footing the bill while massive corporations profit. We need common-sense rules for where and how data centers are built so local communities aren’t stuck with higher utility costs or greater environmental risks.”

“If I’m elected to Congress, I’ll work to make sure data centers are held to clear national standards that ensure families are protected from increased utility bills, protect our drinking water, strengthen our electric grid, and put local communities ahead of corporate interests.”

“Regulating Data Centers to guarantee they pay their fair share through binding agreements that protect residents from utility rate hikes and harmful impacts to our water supply”

“Protect our communities from unchecked hyperscale data centers that raise utility rates by moratorium on new development and ending tax breaks.”

“Roy Cooper would lower energy and utility costs by ensuring that corporations pay for their fair share of the energy they use instead of passing that cost onto you and modernizing our energy grid.”

“Make sure data centers pay the full cost of all the power they use and prevent costs from being passed on to consumers.”

“Reduce utility costs for consumers by working to encourage large tech companies to build their own energy sources.”

“Roy will work to make sure that data centers pay the full cost of the power they use without passing it on to you, and he’d ban utility companies from disconnecting power during dangerous heat or cold. Roy’s plan would lower energy costs by modernizing our energy grid and encouraging the tech companies to build their own energy sources.”

“Roy will work to lower utility bills by ensuring that corporations – not you – pay for energy used, including making sure data centers pay the full cost of all the power they use and preventing that cost from being passed on to families.”

“In January, Abdul released his “Terms of Engagement” for data center construction to address another major aspect of AI’s rapid expansion and a point of contention in communities across Michigan. The policy would put conditions on construction, including local job guarantees from the corporations who fund them, stringent energy regulations that ensure utility companies can’t hike rates for Michiganders, and environmental protections that stop corporate polluters in their tracks.”

“This cannot continue to be a race to the bottom as the richest people in society make robots that could ultimately end humanity, as they’re now talking about, while the rest of us have to deal with these hulking data centers in our backyard raising our utility rates and destroying our water. We can do better, it means regulation, and we needed that regulation yesterday, so the best we can do is tomorrow.”

“We need to ensure our elected officials regulate utility companies in a way that protects South Carolina’s people and resources, not companies’ bottom lines.”

“Fight to hold utility companies accountable. Lower utility bills by strengthening consumer protections, expanding energy efficiency programs, and holding corporations accountable.”

“Served on the Economic Matters Committee, where I fought for energy policies that put ratepayers first and held utility companies accountable.”

“Co-led the Break STRIDE Act to protect ratepayers by closing loopholes that allow utility companies to overcharge consumers.”

“Cracking down on utility monopolies and expanding Iowa’s clean energy economy to lower energy bills”

“Utilities: Bring back renewables cut by Trump, invest in new nuclear and natural gas power plants, and crack down on price-gouging utility monopolies.”

“We’re fighting to cap how much utility companies can raise your rates, to make sure your bills are affordable and predictable. We’ll take on the utility companies because no Ohioan should have to choose between keeping the lights on and putting food on the table.”

“Cut utility bills by holding monopoly utility companies accountable, tying profits to performance, and banning pass-through costs to ratepayers for private jets, lobbying fees, and campaign donations”

“Lowering electric bills by taking on corporate utility giants and forcing greater accountability from electrical companies so they spend their profits on modernizing and replacing our outdated electrical grid.”

“Take on the insurance and utility companies that are overcharging us.”

“Take on utility companies jacking up your rates and work to stop this war and big oil companies driving up gas prices.”

“Roy will work to deliver common-sense solutions that cut costs, hold utility companies including Duke Energy accountable and protect families from being ripped off.”

“Utilities: We have to unleash the American energy enterprise and fast track innovative new sources of energy to bring down utilities costs. Hold large utility companies responsible for price gouging consumers.”

“Hold monopoly utility companies accountable to reduce electricity prices”

“Invest in renewable energy projects and restore the clean energy tax credits to reduce our dependence on foreign energy sources while lowering utility costs. Michigan families are seeing their electricity bills rise while old coal plants are forced to operate and utility executives make a fortune – that’s got to end.”

“Led the Maryland delegation in publicly calling on the Public Service Commission to impose a moratorium on rising energy rates.”

“When families felt the burden from rising energy bills he was the first legislator to call for a moratorium on utility rate hikes.”

“We’re fighting to cap how much utility companies can raise your rates, to make sure your bills are affordable and predictable. We’ll take on the utility companies because no Ohioan should have to choose between keeping the lights on and putting food on the table.”

“As Senator, I’ll work with anyone I can to stop utility bill increases and make stuff cost less for North Carolina families.”

“In January, Abdul released his “Terms of Engagement” for data center construction to address another major aspect of AI’s rapid expansion and a point of contention in communities across Michigan. The policy would put conditions on construction, including local job guarantees from the corporations who fund them, stringent energy regulations that ensure utility companies can’t hike rates for Michiganders, and environmental protections that stop corporate polluters in their tracks.”

“Control utility costs by standing up to Republican politicians who rubber stamp utility rate increases.”

“Sean McCann has repeatedly voted to lower energy prices for Michigan families and supports a bill that would cap utility rates for three years.”

“Sean is a cosponsor of SB 768, which would freeze rates for three years and stop utility companies from raising prices on Michigan families.”

“Shannon has consistently opposed proposed utility price hikes here in Virginia.”

“Call for freezing electricity rates, holding corporations accountable, and investing in a rapid transition to an affordable, clean, and reliable energy system;”

“Freeze electricity rates and deliver immediate relief. Skyrocketing utility bills are a crisis today. Claire will fight to enact a federal freeze on residential electricity bills, giving working families immediate protection from rate increases while we invest in the clean and affordable energy system of tomorrow.”

“To ensure that utilities do not use a rate freeze as an excuse to slow investment, the freeze will be paired with federal incentives conditioned on utilities meeting clean energy buildout. Big commercial and industrial customers, including data centers, will remain exposed to market rates, preserving the price signal for those with the ability to curtail energy demand while protecting households who depend on electricity for basic needs.”

“Supported state funding for free transit and energy assistance programs to help federal workers weather government shutdowns and economic uncertainty.”

“So when confronted by rising energy costs and inflation, lawmakers worked with the governor to put forward the Winter Emergency Energy Relief Plan to help folks get by in the heart of winter while we worked on long-term solutions.”

“Right now, what matters most is getting Maine people the heating assistance and energy relief they desperately need as soon as possible.”

“Sean helped pass SB 353, 880, and 881 that will help lower utility bills by increasing eligibility for the Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) and prevent companies from opting out of the program.”

“That’s why Chris Pappas is working to lower energy costs for New Hampshire by pushing for energy tax cuts for the middle class, lowering utility bills for veterans and military families, and fighting to protect families who rely on LIHEAP to heat their homes in the winter.”

“So we’re fighting on a bipartisan basis to defend this program. I’ve led efforts to call on the appropriators in Congress to fully fund our commitment to LIHEAP, and that’s important not just for energy bills.”

“I’m working to defend the LIHEAP program, which the administration thought to zero out in their budget. This is the home heating assistance program that so many families in New Hampshire depend on, especially during the winter months, to keep their houses warm and keep the lights on.”

“While Sununu is profiting from inflated oil and gas costs, the New Hampshire Bulletin highlighted how Pappas is fighting to provide relief for New Hampshire families, including through his recently introduced American Homes First Act, which would increase funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).”

“That’s why he’s fighting to lower energy costs for New Hampshire families by cutting energy taxes, protecting heating assistance programs like LIHEAP, lowering utility bills for veterans and military families, and defending clean energy tax credits that reduce costs, promote sustainability, and create jobs.”

“Provide emergency relief for Texas families struggling to pay their energy bills: Expand funding and eligibility for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps families pay their utility bills during times when energy costs are spiking.”

“Protect Texans from future increases in energy costs: Require large energy users like AI data centers to cover the cost of the energy infrastructure updates they need so those costs aren’t passed onto consumers; crack down on energy price gouging during natural disasters and other emergencies; and modernize the LIHEAP disbursement formula to ensure that hot climate states — like Texas — receive equitable funds to help families with utility costs.”

“Lower energy costs: Require AI data centers to pay for their own energy infrastructure updates so those costs aren’t passed on to consumers, diversify our energy sources to drive down costs, expand the Energy Star program that educates consumers about energy-efficient products, and modernize the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program’s disbursement formula to ensure that hot climate states — like Texas — receive equitable funds to help families with utility costs.”

“Help families pay the heating and cooling bill. Ameren went up about 12% and asked for more.”

“While in the State Senate I voted to end the 7% sales tax on utility bills to help lower Hoosiers’ costs.”

“Legislation from President Jackson – LD 2010, “An Act to Help Maine Residents with High Electricity Costs” focuses on more immediate relief by establishing a tax rebate program for certain electricity ratepayers. The current proposal would provide a $1,000 tax rebate for residential ratepayers and $2,500 tax rebate for businesses with high energy usage.”

“On Wednesday, the Maine Senate unanimously approved a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would deliver rate relief to more than 60 eligible businesses that did not receive the energy credit authorized by the Legislature last year.”

“In 2022, President Jackson introduced legislation — LD 2010, An Act to Help Maine Residents with High Electricity Costs — creating a tiered credit for eligible small businesses and organizations that were impacted by increases in electricity costs caused by the spike in the price of natural gas and its effect on the standard offer. The program successfully delivered energy relief to just under 3,000 businesses that are considered “medium-general service” under the standard offer.”

“As Senate Leader, he passed the largest affordability package in decades, providing $60 billion in electric bill rebates for consumers, expanding the renters tax credit, deploying high-speed broadband to thousands of rural homes and businesses, expanding the first-time home buyers program, and making it easier to build more housing, which will expand opportunities for working families.”

“That’s why Chris Pappas is working to lower energy costs for New Hampshire by pushing for energy tax cuts for the middle class, lowering utility bills for veterans and military families, and fighting to protect families who rely on LIHEAP to heat their homes in the winter.”

“I introduced legislation a couple months ago on energy prices and looking to create a new tax rebate for working class families for their energy bills”

“I also support creating a new tax credit for families to be able to afford their energy bills at a tough time like this.”

“Chris also voted to invest in domestic energy production and is fighting for tax cuts to help families lower their energy bills.”

“That’s why he’s fighting to lower energy costs for New Hampshire families by cutting energy taxes, protecting heating assistance programs like LIHEAP, lowering utility bills for veterans and military families, and defending clean energy tax credits that reduce costs, promote sustainability, and create jobs.”

“Co-sponsored legislation to prohibit gas and electric utility companies from making campaign contributions to state and local political candidates.”

“Cut utility bills by holding monopoly utility companies accountable, tying profits to performance, and banning pass-through costs to ratepayers for private jets, lobbying fees, and campaign donations”

“SB 378 (Wiener; bill failed): Holding PG&E accountable for its mass blackouts. SB 378 will require PG&E to compensate people and businesses for damages they sustain during planned blackouts and prohibits PG&E from charging customers for service during these blackouts. The legislation also bans PG&E from lobbying against public power and other alternative approaches to power delivery.”

“Claire will fight to establish a federal public power authority with the mandate and financial capacity to do what private interests won’t: plan and build new clean energy, support states and cities in acquiring and forming publicly-owned utilities, and finance the infrastructure and supply chains necessary to decarbonize our energy system.”

“Claire will push for another path, fighting to ensure that tech companies invest in the grid via a federal fund to build out publicly-owned power. And she will work to close the loopholes that allow tech companies to build private gas plants.”

“Build a publicly accountable, affordable, and reliable renewable energy system that serves residents instead of private utility companies and investors;”

“Hold LUMA Accountable & Build Reliable and Affordable Public Power”

“Claire will support federal funding and oversight to rebuild Puerto Rico’s power system under democratic public control, lower energy costs, prevent repeated blackouts, and ensure the transition to clean energy creates good union jobs for Puerto Rican workers.”

“He is also authoring legislation to streamline permitting for balcony plug-in solar for renters, heat pumps, and utility-scale solar projects, and to allow San Francisco to break up with PG&E and form its own public utility.”

“I’ll take on monopolization — from the food industry to our utilities — so corporations don’t control too much business and the free market can work its magic.”

“Require competitive bidding processes for transmission projects instead of handing utility companies lucrative contracts at taxpayer expense. When a nearly half-billion-dollar transmission project is handed to a single utility with no competitive bidding, Kansas ratepayers can end up paying far more than they should. Competitive bidding has been shown to cut these costs by twenty to thirty percent. Politicians on both sides of the aisle should speak out against harmful policies that avoid competitive bidding, like the $493 million project that was handed to Evergy.”

“Ban utility companies from disconnecting power during dangerous heat and cold to keep families safe during periods of extreme weather.”

“Roy will work to make sure that data centers pay the full cost of the power they use without passing it on to you, and he’d ban utility companies from disconnecting power during dangerous heat or cold. Roy’s plan would lower energy costs by modernizing our energy grid and encouraging the tech companies to build their own energy sources.”

“Utility bills continue to rise, and the spread of new data centers threaten to push prices even higher.”

“Renewable energy will boost our country’s independence and can help families across the Sixth lower their utility bills and putting more money in your pocket.”