Philadelphians feel the cost of inaction every month — when utility bills spike, transit systems strain, and working families are hit first by extreme heat, flooding, and pollution that gets dumped into our neighborhoods. The answer is not asking people to tighten their belts. It’s smart national policy that lowers costs, creates good local jobs, and gives communities control over their own energy.

I support a clean energy transition that puts money back in people’s pockets while strengthening our neighborhoods and our future.

Lower Utility Bills Through Clean Energy
We need national policies that aggressively expand renewable energy and make it affordable for everyday homeowners. That means rebates, low-cost loans, and tax credits that help families install rooftop solar and energy-efficient upgrades without upfront costs. When people generate their own power, they should be able to sell excess energy back to the grid and receive fair compensation. If families help power America, they deserve to be paid for it.

Energy-Efficient Homes, Not Energy Waste
Simple upgrades like insulation, heat pumps, efficient appliances, and weatherization can dramatically cut monthly bills. Federal incentives should prioritize these upgrades, especially for older housing stock and working-class neighborhoods that have been ignored for decades.

Real Investment in Public Transit, Rail, and Safe Streets
Clean energy is not just about electricity. It is about how we move. Expanding and modernizing mass transit, including regional and national rail, reduces pollution, lowers transportation costs, and connects people to jobs and opportunity without forcing them to own a car. We also need protected bike lanes and safe cycling infrastructure so people can choose affordable, zero-emission transportation without risking their lives on dangerous streets, and lowers overall traffic and congestion.

Support the People Doing the Work
Across Philadelphia, local environmental advocates are holding the line often while working full-time jobs and then volunteering nights and weekends to protect their communities. We should fund local nonprofits so this work is sustainable, data-driven, and community-led.