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Democrat McCann backed bill that may raise power bills, got $57K from energy PACs
Michigan congressional candidate Sean McCann supported a clean energy law that could increase electricity costs while accepting tens of thousands of dollars from energy companies.
Sean McCann, the Democratic candidate in Michigan's 4th Congressional District, supported a clean energy law that could increase electricity bills while receiving significant financial support from energy groups. McCann voted for the passage of SB 271, a 2023 law criticized by Republicans as a 'Green New Deal'.
Federal Election Commission (FEC) records show that McCann has received at least $57,600 in contributions from DTE Energy PAC and CMS Energy Corporation since 2011. He also accepted at least $560 worth of food and beverages from energy lobbyists since 2021.
Costs and Impacts of the Law
SB 271, signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, aims to achieve a 100% clean energy standard by 2040. The law requires utilities to implement at least a 50% renewable energy portfolio by 2030.
According to a report by the free-market think tank Mackinac Center, the plan could cost Michigan residents a total of $386 billion by 2050. That means an average additional cost of $2,746 per customer per year. The same report says the plan will increase the risk of power outages, with the longest outage lasting up to 61 hours in winter.
McCann's Defense and Opponent's Stance
McCann defended the law, saying, 'These policies will protect public health and better safeguard our environment for current and future generations.'
McCann's campaign spokesperson, Simon Archer-Krauss, claimed that his Republican opponent Bill Huizenga has also received more than $250,000 in contributions from energy companies and has cast votes that will increase energy prices. FEC records show Huizenga has received $80,500 in contributions from DTE since 2010.
McCann must first win the Democratic primary on August 4 to compete against Huizenga in the November general election.
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