Trump Says Costs Are Down and Affordability is a "Con Job" — But Utility Prices Are Up 16% in Pennsylvania
Ahead of his speech in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Trump has called affordability a "hoax" and a "con job." The truth is: Trump's war on clean energy is jacking up utility bills, killing jobs, and taking faster, cheaper energy off the grid when demand is higher than ever.
Increase in Pennsylvania household electricity costs since Trump took office
Jobs impacted in Pennsylvania from canceled or delayed clean energy projects
Investment lost in Pennsylvania due to Trump's clean energy attacks
The Truth About Trump's Energy Policies
Broken Promises on Energy Costs
Trump promised to cut electricity costs in half, but since he took office, Pennsylvania household electricity costs are up 16%. Working families are paying the price for his broken promises.
War on Clean Energy Jobs
Trump is taking a sledgehammer to clean energy. Since Trump was elected, 9 clean energy projects or companies in Pennsylvania have experienced layoffs or been canceled or delayed.
Intentionally Handicapping Cheaper Energy
At a time when we need more energy, Trump is waging a war on clean energy by "intentionally handicapping more easily and faster-built wind, solar, and battery storage projects" — and it's making energy more expensive.
158,000+ Jobs Lost Nationally
Nationally, more than 158,000 jobs have been lost or stalled since Trump took office. Power companies, tech companies, and experts warned Republicans that their budget bill would send utility bills skyrocketing.
While Trump Protects Tax Breaks for Billionaires, Pennsylvania Families Pay the Price
Power companies, tech companies, and experts warned Republicans that their budget bill would send utility bills skyrocketing, but they insisted on passing their billionaire tax cut. Pennsylvania families are left to open higher utility bills every month.