PennFuture says Pa Gov. Josh Shapiro’s newly released 10-year economic development plan Gets It Done is disappointing as it does not prioritize renewable energy, battery manufacturing, EV manufacturing, and energy efficiency to cut carbon emissions, support family-sustaining jobs, and build an economy that doesn’t harm public health.

In fact, it repackages the fossil fuel industry’s playbook in Pennsylvania, the organization says. 

Additionally, community-focused, sustainable business trade organizations and state agencies that protect and preserve the health of the environment for all Pennsylvanians were not included or referenced in this plan, contends PennFuture.

“We must urge the Shapiro Administration to continue on their campaign platform to forge a new path towards a clean and sustainable economy that supports workers and protects the climate,” says PennFurure’s president and CEO Patrick McDonnell. 

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