State Sens. Scott Hutchinson, R-21st, and Doug Mastriano, R-33rd, said Monday that they soon will introduce legislation to stabilize energy costs, protect against economic and international volatility in the long term, and utilize Pennsylvania’s natural resources to cement the state as an energy powerhouse.

To spur natural gas production and investment, the legislation will focus on tax incentives and opening new state lands for production.

To preserve coal-powered plants, the bill will exempt Pennsylvania plants from the EPA’s Wastewater Rule and Cross State Air Pollution Rule that was enacted during former President Barack Obama’s administration and has been revived by President Joe Biden’s administration.

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