U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following statement criticizing the president’s new energy regulations for future power plants:
“It’s not clear whether or not the president’s proposed regulations for future power plants will have any discernible environmental impact. Without significant reductions from China and India – the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitters – it’s reasonable to conclude any environmental benefit would be seriously outweighed by economic costs. That said, there is one thing that is perfectly clear: Nebraskans’ access to affordable, reliable electricity will be jeopardized.
“Instead of promoting a regulatory regime that decreases access to energy and increases consumer prices, the president and Congress should focus on ways to finally move toward the promised ‘all of the above’ energy strategy.”
Nearly two-thirds of all Nebraska electricity is produced from coal-fired plants, which are an integral part of the state’s public power system. Nebraska families and businesses depend on coal-fired generation for their electric needs. Previously, Senator Fischer cosponsored legislation to prevent President Obama from bypassing Congress to implement a costly national energy tax.
“Instead of promoting a regulatory regime that decreases access to energy and increases consumer prices, the president and Congress should focus on ways to finally move toward the promised ‘all of the above’ energy strategy.”
Nearly two-thirds of all Nebraska electricity is produced from coal-fired plants, which are an integral part of the state’s public power system. Nebraska families and businesses depend on coal-fired generation for their electric needs. Previously, Senator Fischer cosponsored legislation to prevent President Obama from bypassing Congress to implement a costly national energy tax.
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