Federal funding for clean energy jobs and workers, along with environmental and health protections, including millions to plug dangerous oil and gas wells leaking methane and to help cut home energy costs for families, has been shut off or frozen

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Statewide, PA – Pennsylvania has been unable to access $1.2 billion in Congressionally appropriated federal funding, with an additional $900 million requiring an undefined review by federal agencies.  Katie Blume of Conservation Voters of PA and chair of The Clean Power PA coalition issued the following statement on behalf of the coalition in support of Governor Shapiro’s lawsuit to free up these federal dollars legally committed to Pennsylvania but shut off by the Trump Administration:

 

“The Trump Administration’s unlawful slashing of federal funding to Pennsylvania is creating chaos and hurting workers, businesses and families across the state. 

 

“Federal investments to help families lower their utility bills through energy efficiency improvements, begin plugging the thousands of abandoned gas wells leaking dangerous chemicals into the air and water, make improvements to deliver safe and clean drinking water, and close up dangerous mine shafts and clean up abandoned mine lands, have all been stopped. 

 

“Likewise, access has been cut off to nearly $400 million committed to Pennsylvania for its Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE-PA) project to help industrial businesses modernize their processes to become more competitive, improve air quality, and create good-paying jobs. 

 

“These are only a few of the examples of how the Trump Administration's reckless and extreme policies have caused extensive harm to Pennsylvania residents. Thank you, Governor Shapiro, for fighting back to recover what rightfully belongs to Pennsylvanians. 

 

“Pennsylvania’s elected representatives in Congress must also join the fight by demanding that the Trump Administration not pull the plug on Pennsylvania jobs, protections for Pennsylvania workers, and energy savings for Pennsylvania families.”

 

About the Clean Power PA Coalition

The Clean Power PA Coalition consists of more than 40 clean energy, business, faith, conservation, and community groups committed to protecting Pennsylvania’s environment and powering its economy through clean energy. 

 

Our coalition has numerous experts available to speak in further detail about the impacts of the Administration’s actions to stop funding to Pennsylvania. Please contact us to connect you with the appropriate expert. 

 

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