Families across Central and Southern Illinois are being squeezed by rising energy bills. Last year’s Ameren rate increases hit working families hard, and too many people are still waiting for meaningful relief. We need an energy strategy that lowers costs, strengthens our energy independence, powers economic growth, and supports an affordable, reliable, and cleaner energy future.
Meeting growing energy demand requires both more generation and a modernized electric grid capable of delivering power efficiently and reliably. That’s why I support an all-of-the-above energy approach that expands American energy production, invests in new technologies, and keeps costs affordable for consumers.
- I have supported bipartisan efforts like the CERTAIN Act, which would streamline infrastructure and energy permitting. Cutting red tape while maintaining strong standards will help bring more energy online faster and lower costs for families and businesses.
- I’m also a cosponsor of the American Energy Independence and Affordability Act, which would restore key clean energy tax incentives that help reduce energy costs, support domestic manufacturing, and strengthen America’s energy security.
- I am an original cosponsor of the Energy Bills Relief Act, legislation that would help families lower their monthly utility bills by restoring consumer tax credits for energy-efficient appliances, expanding assistance through LIHEAP, rewarding utilities that improve efficiency and save customers money, and cracking down on energy price gouging.
- Keeping energy affordable means increasing supply. That includes accelerating the deployment of clean energy sources like nuclear, wind, and solar while also utilizing transition fuels such as natural gas to ensure reliability and meet demand. By expanding generation, modernizing our grid, and putting consumers first, we can lower costs, strengthen energy security, and build a more prosperous future for Illinois and the nation.
