>>Youngkin Joins Energy Choice Coalition Promoting Innovation and Competition Instead of Mandates
(Richmond, VA) -- Governor Youngkin joins the Energy Choice Coalition with other Republican governors. Rebecca Hughes reports.Preview: Voicer Script:
Republican governors have formed the Governors’ Coalition for Energy Choice to push back against mandates for clean energy sources that foster the creation and growth of utility monopolies. Citing a need for innovation over regulation, the coalition aims to minimize regulatory barriers to allow consumers to choose their energy source with a focus on embracing renewable energy sources, increasing affordability for vulnerable groups and reliability of energy infrastructure for everyone. The Virginia Mercury reports clean energy advocates who support stricter rules say the mandates are not the main driver of cost spikes, but do not clarify what they believe is the driving force.