HARRISBURG, PA – March 28, 2025 − On Monday, March 31, 2025, at 10:30 AM, the Senate Democratic Policy Committee will convene a public hearing on Consumer and Small Business Energy Affordability at Hearing Room #1 in the North Office Building, Capitol Complex, Harrisburg.
Chaired by Senator Nick Miller with Senator Marty Flynn serving as co-chair, the hearing will build on the discussions from January’s policy event. It will focus on energy affordability for Pennsylvania residents and small businesses, the future of innovation in the energy sector, and the economic impact of recent energy proposals, including Governor Josh Shapiro’s six-point “Lightning Plan.”
The “Lightning Plan” proposes bold steps to modernize Pennsylvania’s energy economy, including streamlined permitting, increased energy efficiency rebates, and major investments in clean and reliable power sources. The plan is projected to create nearly 15,000 jobs, save Pennsylvanians $664 million in energy costs by 2040, and generate more than $11 billion in energy investment statewide.
The hearing will also include expert testimony on new legislation aligned with the plan, such as the Pennsylvania Climate Emissions Reduction Act (PACER), the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS), and the proposal to establish the RESET Board to accelerate energy project approvals.
Public Access:
The hearing will be livestreamed at PaSenatorMiller.com/Policy.
This critical policy discussion comes at a time when Pennsylvania faces shifting energy demands, increased electricity use by data centers, and growing needs for energy storage and affordability for consumers.