Central Montana Times

U.S. Senator Steve Daines strongly criticized the Biden administration's recent move to issue regulations on power plants, warning of dire consequences for the country's economy and energy security. Daines expressed his concerns in a statement released in response to the EPA's announcement of four regulations that would impact traditional energy sources nationwide.

In his statement, Daines emphasized the potential harm that these regulations could cause, stating, "Today’s announcement from Biden’s EPA will kill hundreds of thousands of jobs, risk American energy security and ensure no one will be able to charge anything President Biden is mandating we use, whether it be electric stoves, cars or semis.”

Daines further accused President Biden of pushing the country towards electric power while simultaneously undermining the sources of electric power, including Montana's Colstrip Power Plant. He criticized the administration for repeating what he perceived as the mistakes of the past, stating, "Instead of learning from the failures of President Obama’s illegal clean power plan, President Biden once again bowed to climate activists on the left and charged forward with reckless rules that will kill jobs and hurt our Montana communities and way of life."

The Senator called on Senate Democrats to unite with their Republican counterparts in overturning what he described as an "assault on our energy security, jobs, and freedom." Daines urged for a collaborative effort to address the potential negative impacts of the regulations on the economy and local communities.

The implications of the Biden administration's regulations on power plants are a point of contention, with Senator Daines and others voicing concerns about job losses, energy security risks, and the overall impact on American livelihoods. The debate surrounding these regulations is likely to continue as stakeholders seek to navigate the complex intersection of energy policy, economic interests, and environmental considerations.