“The EPA's [Clean Power Plan] is another example of Washington's lack of understanding when it comes to rural and Western energy issues. I oppose this new rule because it hurts my district, which has four coal-fired plants that power Arizona's big cities, small towns, businesses and residences. These plants also provide good-paying jobs in our tribal and rural regions.” BigsJobsEnergyUnderstandingHurtCitiesIssuesFourPlansExampleTownsCleanPlantWesternRegionsIt HurtsCoalSmall TownArizonaBig CitiesResidenceLack Of UnderstandingEpa Author:Ann Kirkpatrick
“We need to find a balance between protecting our local economies while pursuing the longer-term goal of producing clean, affordable and reliable power.” NeedsGoalTermEconomyBalanceCleanLocalsAffordable Author:Ann Kirkpatrick
“I will not support efforts that kill jobs in my district and lack provisions for responsibly transitioning us toward a clean-energy economy.” JobsEnergyEffortSupportEconomyCleanProvisionClean Energy Author:Ann Kirkpatrick
