Shaheen, Hassan, Kuster Collaborate with Energy Secretary
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U.S. senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan, alongside U.S. Representative Annie Kuster, and U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm visited Turn Cycle Solutions in Nashua, New Hampshire to discuss energy efficiency initiatives. The visit aimed to highlight the impact of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, both of which the senators helped negotiate, on energy efficiency and economic growth in the state. The lawmakers underlined the importance of federal investments in transforming the energy landscape, fostering growth in clean energy, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, and lowering energy costs for families and businesses.
US Senators, Energy Secretary Discuss Energy Efficiency Initiatives in New Hampshire
US Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), along with Representative Annie Kuster (NH-02), were hosted by Jennifer M. Granholm, the US Secretary of Energy, at Turn Cycle Solutions in Nashua, New Hampshire. They discussed the state’s energy efficiency initiatives and the impact of federal investments through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The photos from the event are available online.
Senators Advocate for Energy Efficiency
Senator Shaheen expressed that investments in energy efficiency benefit the environment, businesses, and families in Granite State, and pledged to continually advocate for federal resources that transform the energy landscape and stimulate economic growth. Senator Hassan highlighted how legislative efforts like BIL and IRA can help to reduce energy costs, protect the environment, and enhance the economy in New Hampshire. Congresswoman Kuster pointed out how the IRA positions New Hampshire towards adopting clean energy, thereby lowering heating, water, and electricity bills while reducing overall energy demand.
About Turn Cycle Solutions
Turn Cycle Solutions is an energy auditing and efficiency construction firm based in Nashua, New Hampshire. Shaheen leads US Senate’s support for energy efficiency projects and recently introduced the Energy Circuit Riders Act. Furthermore, she supported the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (ESIC) and Inflation Reduction Act. Granite Staters can find energy efficiency resources in Senator Shaheen’s Federal Energy Resource Guide.
Efforts to Strengthen Energy Efficiency in New Hampshire
Senator Hassan is taking instrumental steps to enhance energy efficiency and lower energy costs in New Hampshire. She negotiated the bipartisan infrastructure law, which includes substantial investments in clean energy and supports domestic battery energy storage development. Additionally, her bipartisan Battery Storage Innovation Act was previously signed into law. Hassan also successfully included her measure with Susan Collins (R-ME) in the Inflation Reduction Act to lower energy costs and reduce carbon emissions.
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