Senators Schatz and Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Modernize Energy Infrastructure

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Today, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai"i) and U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced the PREPARE Act -- Promoting Regional Energy Partnerships for Advancing Resilient Energy Systems Act -- legislation that would help states modernize U.S. energy systems to make them cleaner, more efficient, cost-effective, reliable, and resilient.

"In Hawai"i, we were able to work collaboratively with the Department of Energy and business and community leaders to develop an energy strategy that has increased clean energy production," said Senator Schatz. "Hawai"i serves as a model, and our bill will empower the Energy Department to give other states and regions the tools they need to modernize their energy infrastructure and build a cleaner, more resilient system."

"This bill provides an opportunity for states to collaborate on regional approaches for cleaner power generation and transmission -- which are critical to reducing carbon pollution and keeping prices low for consumers," said Senator Heinrich. "New Mexico has a unique role to play in coordinating and siting significant new generation and transmission infrastructure that will be essential for diversifying and growing our economy. This type of regional collaboration will benefit New Mexico's rapidly transforming energy sector."

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