WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich issued the following news release:
Today, during a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to conduct oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee, criticized the Trump administration's efforts to block renewable energy projects that could increase electricity costs for consumers, highlighted his Grid for Growth initiative to meet surging electricity demand, and emphasized the importance of preserving FERC's independence as the nation faces growing energy needs.
"Electricity prices are rising, and electricity supply cannot keep up with demand," said Heinrich. "We are seeing a rapid increase...