Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) argued against the continued federal subsidizing of "green" energy development in a recent discussion with White Mountain Radio's Jineane Ford, describing their unreliability and danger posed by Chinese solar panels.
Rep. Crane posted the discussion clip to X (formerly Twitter), saying, "So-called 'green energies' are unreliable and only remain economically viable due to federal subsidies."
So-called "green energies" are unreliable and only remain economically viable due to federal subsidies.
Additionally, our growing dependence on the CCP puts our grid at risk.
We cannot allow the Green New Scam to destroy once-thriving communities and harm our national security. pic.twitter.com/v1Jmsouxeu
— Rep. Eli Crane (@RepEliCrane) June 30, 2025
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"Additionally, our growing dependence on the CCP puts our grid at risk. We cannot allow the Green New Scam to destroy once-thriving communities and harm our national security," Rep. Crane added.
In the clip, the Arizona Congressman described how politicians continue to push for green energy despite its unreliability, but when he asked why, it was because green energy receives tax credits.
"They will tell you that it is actually cheaper for the consumer," Crane said. "And when I asked, 'Why is it cheaper?' They will tell you it is because we are getting tax credits. That is what a lot of this is really about."
Moreover, Crane cited a Reuters article from May that reported on apparent communication devices on Chinese-made solar panels, which he described as "kill switches" and thus are "a national security issue" and "a huge problem."
"That is why some of us are fighting so hard to get rid of new green energy projects," the Arizona Congressman concluded. "We are trying to get the Inflation Reduction Act in line with what the President has said multiple times he would like to do."
Crane's remarks put him at odds with Representative Paul Gosar (R-AZ), who reintroduced the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act (PLREDA) in March.
The PLREDA identifies publicly owned land prime for renewable energy development and allocates lease revenues for wind, solar, and geothermal energy development in those areas. Additionally, 25% of the lease revenue will be assigned to state and local governments each, another quarter will be dedicated to establishing wildlife conservation, and the remaining 15% will be used to fund the Department of the Interior, with 10% allocated to reducing the federal deficit.
