ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams joined The Miller Report on Real Clear Investigations to break down ALEC Energy Affordability Report, the the model Affordable Reliable Clean Energy Security Act, and Louisiana’s major jump in energy affordability.
The conversation began with an overview of the recent ALEC energy report.
“This report concentrates a lot on electricity prices, which obviously have been in the news a ton and are part of the affordability debates, both in Washington, DC and the state capitals,” Williams highlighted. “Lots of options available at the federal and the state level to address these energy affordability challenges, but the good news is, once again, the states are leading the way when it comes to positive, proactive solutions.”
Miller then asked about which states have adopted the Affordable, Reliable, Clean Energy Security Act (ARC), a key policy highlighted in the report. Williams highlighted Louisiana as a shining example, with Rep. Jacob Landry sponsoring the legislation and Gov. Jeff Landry signing it into law.
“Louisiana is really positioned for the future when it comes to being an energy dominant state,” he noted. “As we’re looking to make America, across the board, not only energy independent but energy dominant across the world.”
Going further into Louisiana’s rankings, they discussed the state’s significant improvement in energy affordability rankings, jumping 16 places.
“Louisiana avoids mistakes like putting roadblocks on energy affordability in their path, like the northeastern states have,” Williams said, “and they’re doubling down on good ALEC solutions like the ARC Energy Security Act.”
The conversation concluded by focusing on what states should strive for going forward to ensure energy affordability. Williams reiterated the importance of proactive, common-sense energy policies to ensure affordable, reliable energy for all.
“Getting back to common sense is the agenda right now for the states,” Williams emphasized. “If we don’t do something at the state, federal, and local levels about this, it’s going to mean major price increases for families and small businesses across the board.”