Rothfus Rolls Up His Sleeves to Fight for Beaver Valley Power Station Workers and Calls for a Comprehensive National Energy Policy

Shippingport, PA -- Congressman Rothfus (PA-12) released the following statement after meeting with Beaver Valley Power Station workers, representatives, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers:

"Beaver Valley Power Station provides family-sustaining jobs for hundreds of workers. It supports the local economy, and supplies affordable, reliable, and resilient energy to regional households, hospitals, schools, and businesses," said Congressman Rothfus. "Meanwhile, other parts of our nation face energy shortages because too many other fuel-secure plants closed prematurely. In New England, grid operators rely on imported energy to meet demand. Pennsylvania should not follow their example. Nationally, our lack of a comprehensive energy policy undermines our security and energy independence. The Beaver Valley Power Station provides resilient power necessary for the electric grid, and it is vital it and others stay open. I will continue to fight for the workers here, and advocate for a comprehensive national energy policy. Our nation's grid must be reliable, resilient, and independent."

Congressman Rothfus and Two Beaver Valley Station Workers, members of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, fight to ensure the future of this plant and its workers. Preview remarks HERE.

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