HARRISBURG, PA – A key Pennsylvania House committee voted today to advance the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS), legislation that would modernize and expand the state’s outdated energy portfolio. The bill’s passage out of the Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Committee brings Pennsylvania one step closer to unlocking billions in private investment, creating thousands of jobs, and delivering long-term economic and health benefits to communities across the state. 

“Pennsylvania has waited too long to update its energy vision, but today’s vote shows that change is coming,” said Chris D’Agostino, Pennsylvania Policy Lead at Advanced Energy United. “The PRESS Act sets the stage for an energy future that works better for Pennsylvania families and businesses alike, one that’s cleaner, more cost-effective, and puts Pennsylvanians to work.” 

“The economic opportunity is staggering. By increasing the AEPS to 30% by 2030, Pennsylvania could attract more than $13 billion in new private investment and support over 129,000 job-years in the clean energy economy,” D’Agostino added. 

A report by Advanced Energy United and Synapse Energy Economics found that a 30% target would reduce emissions, cut energy bills over time, and generate substantial public health benefits from cleaner air.  

With today’s vote, PRESS moves closer to a full House floor vote, where momentum will continue to build for a final legislative package that makes energy more reliable and affordable.