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This bill would stop states and local governments from requiring power companies to use a certain amount of renewable energy, like wind or solar. Currently, many states have laws that force utilities to get a percentage of their power from green sources by a specific date.
The goal of the proposal is to keep electricity reliable and affordable. The bill's supporters argue that forcing companies to use renewable energy can make the power grid less stable and drive up monthly bills for families and businesses.
If this becomes law, any existing state rules that require carbon-free or zero-emission energy would be canceled. States would no longer be allowed to punish power companies for not meeting climate goals or reward them for using specific types of energy.
States would still be allowed to own and run their own renewable energy plants if they choose. The bill only stops them from making laws that force private companies or the entire state to meet specific renewable energy targets.
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Gig workers in the clean energy installation and maintenance sector (solar panel installers, wind turbine technicians working as independent contractors) could see reduced demand for their services if state renewable energy mandates are eliminated. The clean energy sector has been a growing source of gig and contract work, and removing the mandates that drive utility-scale and distributed energy projects could shrink this job market.
