Political Quotes

Paul Tonko: Subsidizing noncompetitive generation for a small, if any, grid benefit at massive expense to consumers is wrong.

On the recordOctober 4, 2017
Subsidizing noncompetitive generation for a small, if any, grid benefit at massive expense to consumers is wrong.
Said by
Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Criticism of DOE's proposed rulemaking affecting consumer costs.

Share

More from Paul Tonko

Sep 23, 2024

Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 440.

govinfo.gov
Apr 30, 2025

I thank the gentleman from New Jersey for yielding additional time. Mr. Speaker, at the moment, China has emerged as the global leader, but its long-term dominance of the global EV market is not guaranteed. Here is what I know for certain…

govinfo.gov
Apr 21, 2026

Mr. Speaker, I completely understand that many State and local governments are dealing with severe air pollution related to wildfires, but as we approach Earth Day, it is important for us to recognize that efforts like the Clean Air Act…

govinfo.gov
Apr 15, 2026

It is worth reiterating just how effective the Clean Air Act has been at protecting our public health. In the past 50-plus years, the Clean Air Act has proven time and time again that environmental protections and economic growth can…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation