The article “Why Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ likely to raise WA energy costs” (Aug. 10, Local weather Lab) is true: By shifting from cheaper clear power to dearer fossil fuels, the invoice Congress handed final month will drive up power prices.
However a foul invoice can nonetheless be fastened.
In the course of the ongoing federal price range course of for the fiscal 12 months beginning Oct. 1, Congress can restore clear power credit that help the nation’s lowest-cost energy sources.
Photo voltaic and wind aren’t simply good for the setting — they’re good economics. The crimson state of Texas didn’t work as much as practically 40% wind and solar energy as we speak for political causes; it did it as a result of it saves ratepayers cash. Twenty-one Home Republicans (together with Washington’s Rep. Newhouse) just lately signed a letter urging preservation of those credit as a result of their districts see the advantages.
As a bonus, Congress can streamline power allowing so new sources come on-line sooner and cheaper.
It ought to act now — earlier than ratepayers get caught with the upper payments.
Mike Kelly, Bainbridge Island
