PMTA joins coalition urging lawmakers to ensure reliable energy supply
The Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association joined a coalition of business and industry organizations across PA urging Governor Josh Shapiro and state lawmakers to ensure a robust and reliable energy supply for the state’s businesses and consumers.
The Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association joined a coalition of business and industry organizations across PA urging Governor Josh Shapiro and state lawmakers to ensure a robust and reliable energy supply for the state’s businesses and consumers.
The Stop New Energy Taxes Coalition sent a letter to Governor Shapiro and the General Assembly ahead of the governor’s budget address.
The letter emphasizes the vital role Pennsylvania’s energy sector plays in driving economic growth, creating family-sustaining jobs, and ensuring an affordable and reliable energy supply. It warns that new energy taxes would increase costs for families and businesses, making the state less competitive for investment.
The coalition calls for bipartisan collaboration to maintain tax stability, streamline permitting, and foster innovation, ensuring Pennsylvania remains a leader in energy production and economic growth.
The letter also highlights the success of the state’s Impact Fee, which has generated over $2.7 billion in revenue for Pennsylvania communities since 2012.
“Affordable energy is a cornerstone of Pennsylvania’s economic competitiveness,” the letter reads. “New energy taxes could increase costs for families and businesses while making Pennsylvania less attractive compared to states with more competitive, business-friendly environments.”
The coalition is led by the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry and includes 16 other key industry associations from across the state, including PMTA, the Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association, the Pennsylvania Forest Products Association, the Keystone Contractors Association, the Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas Association, the Consumer Energy Alliance, and Associated Pennsylvania Constructors, among others.
“A budget that preserves Pennsylvania’s energy tax structure,” the coalition wrote, “reinforces the commonwealth’s commitment to fostering economic growth and opportunity. Prioritizing stability in this area will help us retain existing businesses, attract new and innovative industries, and secure our commonwealth’s long-term economic success.”
Read the full letter HERE.