Energy
Over 100 years ago Western New York learned how to turn water into energy. Hydropower spurred incredible job growth in our region and revolutionized manufacturing. Brian believes that we can learn from our history and that by reducing our dependence on foreign oil and innovating with clean energy technologies made right here in America we can power our homes, businesses, and nation’s infrastructure systems in a way that sustains us for the next 100 years. Brian has consistently fought on behalf of Western New York families to keep the economic benefits of the Niagara Power Project in Western New York. He has also fought against harmful speculative trading practices that drive up the price of gasoline and increase big oil profits. In both Western New York and Washington, DC, Brian has helped to preserve HEAP funding for struggling seniors and families, who should never have to make the choice between heating their homes and putting food on the table.
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Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) sent a letter to the Commissioner of the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal calling for the immediate release of federal funds intended to help Western New York residents make improvements to keep their homes warm over the cold winter months.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) fired off a letter to Governor Paterson protesting the State’s latest move to redirect low-cost power out of Western New York. Albany leaders are currently considering proposals to restructure the distribution of low-cost power. One plan would pull 455 megawatts of low-cost hydropower currently providing cheaper electricity rates to upstate residents and redistribute it across the state, at the expense of the local community and our consumers.
Albany, Apr 12--ENrG, Inc., a Buffalo specialty ceramics maker for clean-power applications, has been awarded a $500,000 New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) contract to develop components of a system to help significantly reduce emissions and fuel use from idling truck engines.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) introduced the Green Energy Investment Zone Act (H.R. 3834) a bill that would enhance renewable energy tax credits for economically distressed cities.
Today, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) sent a letter asking the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to reject the proposal by New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) to increase rates for electricity and gas delivery by 18.6% and 17.4% respectively.