Pennsylvania state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) said his focus for the coming legislative session would be energy, the environment and the economy.
During an address to the Pennsylvania Chemical Industry Council (PCIC), Yaw, the chair of the Senate Environment Resources and Energy Committee, said he wants to focus on strengthening the state’s energy sector, while keeping the economy competitive and pursuing initiatives to bring new dispatchable energy generation online and keep the lights on during peak demand periods.
“It was a pleasure to join PCIC at their recent meeting in Williamsport,” Yaw said. “Pennsylvania’s chemical industry is an important piece of the puzzle in crafting energy and environmental policy and PCIC members play a key role in representing that industry. I am thankful to the Council for including me in their discussion.”
Yaw also said he hopes to modernize regulations, and ensure energy grid reliability. He also discussed some bipartisan legislation he sponsored to restrict the use of firefighting foams that contain PFAS, a longtime priority for PCIC.
“We are grateful to Sen. Yaw for his continued advocacy and for joining us to discuss the future of our industry,” Steve Kratz, President, PCIC, said. “Pennsylvania’s chemical industry is a vital engine for our economy and a leader in environmental progress, creating the essential products we all rely on for modern life. The senator’s leadership acts as a catalyst for the innovation and investment needed to keep our communities strong and our manufacturing and energy future secure.”