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Tonko Introduces ‘Flex-Tech’ Bill that Spurs U.S. Competitiveness & Cuts Emissions

By Krislyn Purcell

Tonko Introduces ‘Flex-Tech’ Bill that Spurs U.S. Competitiveness & Cuts Emissions

Congressman Paul Tonko has introduced the State Industrial Competitiveness Act, a federal bill modeled after New York’s successful “Flex-Tech” program. The legislation aims to boost U.S. manufacturing competitiveness by helping manufacturers improve energy efficiency, reduce costs, and cut emissions. The bill would allow states and tribes to create Flex-Tech Energy Programs that provide grants for energy studies and efficiency upgrades. Supporters, including NASEO and the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, emphasize that the program will strengthen domestic manufacturing, address rising electricity demand, and support job growth while promoting a cleaner industrial future.

https://tonko.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4502

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