Working mom, PA State Rep for D184 in South Philly, and Chair of House Energy Committee. Was a @WHYY reporter for a decade covering community and politics 🔎
Public space is crucial for our communities. Since taking office, I've helped bring in over $3.6 million to revitalize parks, rec centers, school courtyards, and more. This week, I'm happy to announce SPRING, my initiative to bring more state dollars back to the district.
I was happy to sit down with @insideclimate to talk about what the PA House Energy Committee has planned now with the Democratic trifecta. It's time to be bold and on the offensive when it comes to renewable energy and solar, especially after Trump's attacks to the IRA.
“We’ve got to take a careful look at everything we can do right now to help people. And that definitely includes lowering the cost of energy, lowering utility bills and getting more renewable energy online.” - @RepFiedler
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The challenges before us are big, but so is the opportunity. The status quo has left too many families paying more and getting less. We have a chance to build a more affordable, resilient energy system that serves the people of Pennsylvania - not billionaire interests. (7/7)
The results of this week's election have created a historic opportunity to deliver real progress for Pa. families. We must work quickly on meaningful legislation that improves people’s lives. Few issues are more important to that mission than energy affordability. 🧵(1/7)
But infrastructure changes don’t account for the broken utility system. We must ensure that utility companies are held accountable. Pennsylvanians deserve safe and reliable service at a fair price. That means examining utility rate structures and preventing predatory practices.
Evicting people into dangerous heat or freezing nights is not justice. I voted yes on @RepGregScott’s HB2023 to pause evictions when life‑threatening weather is forecast. Nobody should be put out when the forecast can be deadly. https://t.co/EIx6PUUKta
School solar in action! I loved visiting Manheim School District recently to attend the ribbon-cutting on their brand new solar array! This installation brought jobs to the area, generates clean energy, and will help the district cover their rising costs without raising taxes.
You got a knock on the door, and suddenly you've signed up for an energy supplier that seems like a great deal - until it isn't. This predatory practice must end. @RepHeatherBoyd & I sent a letter to the PUC today supporting reforms in their current case. https://t.co/vsosGk9EZ5
As utility bills continue to rise month after month, electric customers deserve to know how those decisions were made. I'm proud that HB2584, a companion to Senator Michele Brooks' SB1254, passed the House this week with overwhelming bipartisan support. https://t.co/bOoUHsYwQT
I'm excited to work with the new bicameral Kids and Families Caucus. We're a group of legislators focused on making life better for our youngest Pennsylvanians and their parents and caretakers. One key part of that support? Adequately funding mass transit.
No more loud ads! Families deserve peace of mind and control - in their home, and on their home devices. I'm happy my Loud Ads bill with Rep. Shaffer passed the House this week with overwhelming bipartisan support.
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The bill includes $34.7 million available as a rebate for homes that install solar panels or heat pumps - that's putting dollars back into people's pockets and boosting the clean energy sector.
Yesterday, the House passed one of the biggest environmental and affordability wins in Pa history. Millions that were originally allocated for natural gas will be re-invested in renewables + a data center usage fee will create cash payments for ratepayers. https://t.co/i1dQDR5JmQ