State Rep. Kevin Schmidt Issues Statement after Energy Bill Signed into Law
Springfield, IL…Gov. JB Pritzker signed a controversial energy bill into law yesterday. Critics say Senate Bill 25 will raise energy rates by $8 billion while leaving families and businesses with a less reliable energy supply. State Representative Kevin Schmidt said the legislation will create more burdens in his District which is why he voted no on SB25:
“Under the guise of ‘green energy,’ Illinoisans will see higher rates, less production, and a less reliable energy supply,” said Rep. Schmidt. “While there is some good in this bill, such as the repeal of the nuclear construction ban, it’s crammed between handouts for special interests and rate hikes for consumers. Instead of focusing on expensive and unattainable green energy pipe-dreams, we should focus on preserving our energy from sources like natural gas, coal, and fossil fuels that work and utilize a strong workforce.”
Senate Bill 25 passed through the General Assembly during Fall veto session. Despite a new study by three state agencies sounding the alarm about electricity shortages in the near future with current policies, Governor JB Pritzker still signed the legislation into law.
For more information, please contact Rep. Schmidt’s office at (618)-215-1050
Representative Kevin Schmidt represents the 114th District, which includes a portion of St. Clair County.
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