Utility monopolies and rising energy costs hit our communities hard. Many consumers pay more while infrastructure lags, and there is little accountability. I will demand transparency in energy markets, advocate for local generation and efficiency upgrades, and work with federal and state regulators to protect families from abuse. By modernizing the grid and promoting fair competition, we can reduce costs and give North Country residents more control over their energy.

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​Problems

• Utilities operate as natural monopolies with little accountability

• Consumers pay more while infrastructure lags

• Rural areas are hit hardest

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Solutions

• Use federal oversight (FERC) to protect consumers

• Demand transparency in wholesale pricing

• Support local generation, efficiency upgrades, and grid modernization

• Coordinate federal and state regulators to stop abuse