Ciscomani Named American Energy Champion

Tucson, AZ - Representative Juan Ciscomani has been recognized as an American Energy Champion by the American Energy Alliance (AEA), achieving a perfect 100% score on the AEA's American Energy Scorecard for the 119th Congress.

"Arizona thrives when we embrace an all-of-the-above energy approach that strengthens domestic production and keeps our energy supply reliable and affordable," said Rep. Ciscomani. "I'm honored to receive the American Energy Champion Award from the American Energy Alliance in recognition of my voting record supporting American energy. As the most bipartisan member of Arizona's congressional delegation, I believe in working across the aisle to advance practical energy solutions that strengthen our infrastructure, protect consumer choice, and deliver results for Arizonans."

He has been a steadfast advocate of an all-of-the-above energy approach, consistently supporting efforts to strengthen domestic energy production, enhance grid reliability, and protect consumer choice. In addition, Ciscomani has championed critical investments in Southern Arizona's energy infrastructure and helped advance policies that preserve local consumers' energy options.

The American Energy Alliance recognizes lawmakers who champion affordable, reliable energy, consumer choice, and market-driven policies.

"Energy is fundamental to our prosperity as a country, as individuals, families, and businesses, and energy policy can have real consequences. Never has the discussion of affordable, reliable energy been more important or more prevalent than it is now. As we approach elections this year, voters deserve factual information about what their elected officials are doing to ensure America's energy security, keep energy prices down, and ensure grid reliability. The Scorecard gives constituents the opportunity to look beyond speeches and political rhetoric and evaluate lawmakers based on their actions. The American Energy Alliance applauds this year's energy champions and thanks them for their leadership in prioritizing American energy," said AEA President Thomas Pyle.

Earlier this year, Representative Ciscomani played a pivotal role in securing nearly $700 million in federal support to modernize coal generation assets nationwide, a move that bolstered grid reliability and safeguarded energy access. Notably, the Arizona Electric Power Cooperative (AEPCO), operator of the Apache Generating Station, located approximately 80 miles east of Tucson, was awarded $20,826,000 through the U.S. Department of Energy. The Apache Generating Station remains a critical source of electricity for Cochise County, delivering power to homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses in Willcox, Benson, and rural communities across Arizona's Sixth Congressional District.

In Congress, Representative Ciscomani is also a proud cosponsor of the Energy Choice Act (H.R. 3699), legislation that would prohibit state and local governments from restricting the connection, modification, or expansion of energy services based on the type or source of energy delivered. The bipartisan effort aims to further protect consumer choice and prevent unnecessary government interference in energy decisions for local households and businesses across Arizona. Representative Ciscomani also cosponsors the bipartisan Streamlining Home Installation of New Energies (SHINE) Act (H.R. 6981), legislation that would make local permitting for residential solar and other home energy systems more streamlined and affordable.

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