Earthjustice Action Statement on Energy Bills Relief Act

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, U.S. Reps. Sean Casten (D-Ill.) and Mike Levin (D-Calif.) introduced the Energy Bills Relief Act. The bill is a comprehensive effort to tackle the affordability crisis facing millions of families by accelerating the deployment of low-cost clean energy, modernizing the electric grid, and investing in energy efficiency and weatherization. 

After the bill’s introduction, Earthjustice Action Vice President of Policy and Legislation Raúl García issued the following statement: 

“Electricity bills are skyrocketing, and our families are paying the price while escalating natural disasters caused by climate change devastate communities. The solution to both problems is affordable clean energy. The Energy Bills Relief Act will address rising energy costs by reversing the Trump Administration’s attacks on clean energy, improving and better connecting the grid, and protecting consumers from extreme rate hikes. We thank Representatives Casten and Levin for their commitment to lowering costs, fighting climate change, and ensuring all people can benefit from cheap, clean electricity.”