Bryan: When Reform Brings Higher Energy Costs

Port Washington resident Alec Bryan argues that Long Island's high electricity rates (24 cents per kilowatt hour) are being driven by liquefied natural gas export terminals that ship U.S. gas overseas to higher bidders rather than keeping it domestic. The opinion piece criticizes "permitting reform" efforts and the NESE pipeline project, advocating instead for affordable renewable energy sources like wind and solar to lower Long Island energy bills.