Mike Lawler: NY State Cut Energy Investments — ‘Of Course, Utility Rates Would Go Up’

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LAWLER: “Unfortunately, in my opponent’s answer, at no point did she say what she would actually do to increase supply. The fact is this is a supply and demand issue. New York State has cut off supply. We’ve shut down nuclear power. We’ve banned natural gas extraction. We’ve blocked pipeline. We’ve required all electric construction. Of course, utility rates are going to go up 58 percent in six years under Kathy Hochul and her PSC that she appointed and approved. Every single rate hike has been approved by Albany, not Washington. We are fighting for permitting reform because energy is a national security issue.”