Rep. Brad Ashford (NE-02) released the following statement in regard to today's Environmental Protection Agency carbon rule:
"There is no doubt that climate change is a real, man-made environmental problem. However, we must ensure a smooth transition towards cleaner fuel sources. I have real concerns that this new plan will adversely impact consumer prices and threaten access to electricity especially for those Nebraskans who can least afford it, low income families working hard to make ends meet."
"America needs an all-of-the-above energy strategy, which will grow our economy, create good-paying jobs and put us on a path to energy independence. Moving forward, we must come together and work to responsibly incentivize more energy conservation and renewable energy production."