Where Williamsport candidates stand on energy and utilities
5 sourced statements in 2 races. Every candidate in each race is listed, including those with nothing on record. Nobody is scored or ranked.
U.S. House, District 15
- Ray Bilger (Democratic)
Data centers: His data-center priorities include community benefit agreements, water-use transparency, clean-air standards for backup generators, and protections for utility ratepayers. (Ray Bilger for Congress — Priorities)
- Glenn Gt Thompson (Republican, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Governor of Pennsylvania
- Josh Shapiro (Democratic, incumbent)
Energy: He supports an all-of-the-above energy approach that includes natural gas as well as clean energy such as solar and wind. (Spotlight PA, 2026 Pennsylvania governor race guide)
- Stacy Garrity (Republican)
Energy: She proposes expanding natural gas production, accelerating permits for gas development, pipelines, and power plants, and reconsidering renewable-energy and efficiency mandates. (WGAL, 2026 issue guide)
Data centers: She proposes pausing new data-center development until safeguards are in place, requiring facilities to provide their own energy and water, and giving local residents a say in development. (Stacy Garrity for Governor, data center plan)
Utility costs: Her affordability plan proposes reducing or eliminating the gross receipts tax on utilities, preventing tax stacking on energy bills, and increasing power generation. (WGAL, 2026 issue guide)
- Ken Krawchuk (Libertarian)
No public statement found in our sources.