Casten, who is a former renewable energy executive, says the U.S. should not increase its oil production because of conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He says investment in renewable energy would give U.S. consumers more alternatives in the face of global oil volatility.
Newsy Interviews Illinois Rep. Sean Casten
Illinois Democratic Rep. Sean Casten talks with Newsy about the State of the Union, the conflict in Ukraine and U.S. energy goals.
Amanda Andrade-Rhoades / AP
Posted: 8:11 p.m. EST Mar 1, 2022
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