Rubio released his policy today during a campaign stop in Salem, Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Today, Florida senator and presidential candidate Marco Rubio is set to unveil an energy plan that refuses to address climate change and ignores the job-creating potential of investing in clean energy solutions during an event in Salem, OH.
In response, NextGen Climate President Tom Steyer and Congressman Tim Ryan, co-chair of the Congressional Manufacturing Caucus, released the following statements:
“Climate change is set to cause $44 trillion worth of damage to the world’s economy—but Marco Rubio’s energy plan won’t do anything about it,” said NextGen Climate President Tom Steyer. “Transitioning to clean energy will create American jobs and spur innovation, which is why it’s so disappointing that Senator Rubio’s plan doubles down on the failed dirty energy policies of the past, putting our national and economic security at risk. Rather than focusing on expanding fossil fuel production, Senator Rubio should be explaining how he’ll bring America to more than 50 percent clean energy by 2030.”
“Manufacturing has always been the backbone of Ohio’s economy, supporting hundreds of thousands of families across our great state. The best way to support and grow these jobs is to ensure that our leaders have a bold, aggressive plan to transition Ohio and our nation to a clean energy economy,” said Congressman Tim Ryan. “Ohio has what it takes to lead the clean energy economy, but we need ambitious, achievable goals to get us there. If Senator Rubio, or any other candidate, isn’t talking about clean energy, then they’re signing a death warrant for manufacturing in the United States. Senator Rubio’s plan won’t do it – not by a long shot – and, in the process, will leave billions of dollars on the table for struggling families who deserve cheaper, cleaner energy.”