Bloomberg Talks Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Talks Trump Makes It Harder to Produce Energy
Sep 22, 2025
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a Democratic leader focused on a major energy-producing state, shares insights on the challenges of energy production under Trump’s policies. He warns that these regulations could jeopardize 26,000 jobs in the sector. Shapiro also discusses the need for reforms in power grid operations to lower electricity prices and critiques tech companies' energy demands amid the push for responsible grid management. His views highlight the intricate balance between federal policy and local job security in the clean energy landscape.
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PJM Seen As Costly Black Box
- Gov. Josh Shapiro says PJM acts like a "black box" and raises costs by moving too slowly.
- He argues reforming PJM could lower prices and speed energy generation across states.
Be Ready To Exit PJM
- Consider leaving PJM if it refuses meaningful reform and won't give governors more say.
- Shapiro warns Pennsylvania can act alone to produce energy faster and control costs.
Lawsuit Used To Curb Rates
- Shapiro notes past legal action successfully constrained PJM rate increases and saved consumers about $20 billion.
- He plans to test reforms but will act if PJM shows unwillingness to change promptly.