[img_assist|nid=3614|title=Gubernatorial candidate Joe Kenney|desc=Campaign Photo|link=none|align=left|width=175|height=250]CONCORD-- State Sen., and gubernatorial candidate, Joe Kenney (R-Wakefield) is applauding the legislation to help low-income residents deal with the rising cost of home heating oil, but says the plan should have been developed earlier.

"I'm pleased that we're taking action but I think we should have taken action six months ago," Kenney told PolitickerNH.com after a bipartisan news conference at the State House.

Gov. John Lynch (D-Hopkinton), joined by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, announced they have developed a plan that would allow the state to advance $10 million to a program designed to help residents afford to pay for home heating oil.

"I put out an energy plan two months ago to help people afford to heat their homes," Kenney added.

Kenney's energy plan would repeal the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, help local governments to install energy efficient equipment, and creates an emergency energy fund through non-profit organizations and businesses.