Fiedler named chair of newly established House Energy Committee
Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler January 7, 2025 | 2:42 PM
HARRISBURG, Jan. 7 – Today, State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Phila., was appointed majority chair of the newly established Pennsylvania House Energy Committee.
Pennsylvania is the nation’s second largest supplier of energy, and hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians work in the energy sector. As chair of the House Blue-Green Caucus, Fiedler has worked to advance energy policy that preserves these family-sustaining jobs while increasing production of renewables.
“I’m honored that Speaker McClinton and Leader Bradford have entrusted me with such an important role, and I’m ready to do big things with the new committee,” Fiedler said. “Demand is rising, and Pennsylvania has an opportunity to strengthen our role as an energy leader. I believe we can do that and more by expanding our energy production -- especially in the growing renewables field -- while creating good jobs and protecting our environment.”
Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, D-Phila./Delaware, said:
“Representative Fiedler is a proven leader who, since being elected, has championed policies that support her neighbors and people across the state. Her interest in the environment and energy issues, coupled with her intense focus on building a better future for all Pennsylvanians, equip her to be an effective chair of the new House Energy Committee.”
This new committee will review bills related to energy production, infrastructure, manufacturing and more. Fiedler will serve as its first chair.