Senator Angus King advocates for renewable energy and battery storage during FERC nominee hearings, citing cost-effectiveness and deployment speed.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) emphasized the need for science-driven energy policies during a recent Senate hearing with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) nominees Laura Swett and David LaCerte. King advocated for increased support of wind and solar energy, highlighting their cost effectiveness and rapid deployment compared to fossil fuels.
In his questioning, King asserted, “The cheapest form of energy today is wind and solar by a long shot,” citing data from Iowa to support his claims. He also stressed the critical role of battery storage in stabilizing the electric grid, with both nominees acknowledging their importance for reliable energy production.
King has been a strong advocate for renewable energy and climate solutions, pointing out the critical need for permitting reforms to facilitate clean energy developments. He has consistently urged for efficient project timelines while upholding environmental standards in energy policy discussions.
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Angus S. King Jr. Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Angus S. King Jr. is worth $21.6M, as of September 4th, 2025. This is the 58th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
King has approximately $3.9M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Angus S. King Jr.'s net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for King.
Angus S. King Jr. Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Angus S. King Jr.:
- S.2698: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance for victims of Sexual assault or domestic violence, and for other purposes.
- S.2538: Working Waterfront Disaster Mitigation Tax Credit Act
- S.2409: PRIME Act
- S.1345: America's First Fuels Act
- S.1336: Jobs in the Woods Act
- S.1315: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit for certain home accessibility improvements.
You can track bills proposed by Angus S. King Jr. on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for King.
Angus S. King Jr. Fundraising
Angus S. King Jr. recently disclosed $10.0K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 876th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 4.9% came from individual donors.
King disclosed $55.8K of spending. This was the 668th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
King disclosed $114.2K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 761st most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Angus S. King Jr.'s fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
