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Constraining the renewable buildout would increase economy-wide utility costs by approximately $11.6 billion per year,” continued Heinrich.\n\nHeinrich also commended FERC for taking steps to address the growing electricity needs of large energy users, including data centers and advanced manufacturing facilities. Last month, FERC issued six show cause orders requiring grid operations and transmission owners to justify or propose changes to their tariffs governing large load customers.\n\n“FERC choosing to address major electricity users, like data centers and advanced manufacturers, is an important step in the right direction,” said Heinrich. “Now, more than ever, FERC’s mission to ensure that utility rates remain just and reasonable and not unduly discriminatory or preferential is critical to making sure millions of Americans can keep their lights on. During this once in a generation moment, I continue to believe that regulatory certainty, and the freedom for commissioners of independent agencies like FERC to act in a way to provide that certainty, will be critical in meeting the energy challenges of today.”\n\nA video of Heinrich’s opening remarks is here.\n\nA transcript of Heinrich’s remarks as delivered is below:\n\nThank you, Chairman Lee, and special thanks to all five of our FERC Commissioners for attending this hearing today. We very much appreciate having you here.\n\nThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has long been an important independent agency. It serves the public interest by regulating electricity, hydroelectric dams, natural gas, and oil in a manner that is both fair and impartial from the president and Congress, as required by statute.\n\nHistorically considered by some to be bit of a “sleepy” agency, FERC faces a pivotal time in our nation’s history right now.\n\nElectricity prices are rising, and electricity supply cannot keep up with demand.\n\nAccording to a recent report, 75% of U.S. adults say that they’ve noticed their home energy costs increasing in recent years.\n\nSome of that blame can be squarely placed on our current president.\n\nI recently released a report on how this administration is waging a war on renewables that is raising energy costs. 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