Washington, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Frank J. Mrvan issued the following press release:
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan introduced H.R. 10687, the Utility Affordability and Transparency Act, legislation that would increase transparency for consumers and prevent federal taxpayers and utility ratepayers from being forced to bear the costs associated with reopening or preventing the closure of outdated or expensive power-generating facilities.
The legislation would prohibit the Department of Energy from issuing emergency orders that delay the retirement of power plants or require electric generation from facilities that have already been permanently closed.
The Utility Affordability and Transparency Act would also require the Departm...