Here we go again with the government trying to push a one-size-fits-all solution down our throats. This time it’s green energy and it’s hitting small businesses where it hurts – in the pocketbook.

Let me break this down for you: every small business owner I know is looking at their electricity bill, wondering how they're going to make ends meet with the Biden-era mandates forcing them into higher utility costs. And guess what? Nobody is going to tell you this on CNN.

They'll just say “green is good” and that renewable energy will save us all, but it’s not saving small businesses. It’s squeezing their budgets tighter than ever before, making the cost of doing business unbearable.

Now, I know what some might say: 'Renewable energy isn't a mandate.' Wrong. This administration is forcing utilities to switch over to green sources even if it means raising rates on everyone else who can’t afford alternative options like solar panels or wind turbines for their stores and workshops.

The buried number here? The true cost of compliance with these new regulations isn't just the price hikes, but also the hidden costs that don’t get talked about in press releases. That’s right – they’re not talking about how this is killing jobs on Main Street America.

Take a look at what happened to John’s Auto Repair down the street from me; they had to close shop after their energy bills doubled under these new rules, all because the government forced utility companies' hands. And who benefits? The big corporations that can afford such investments – not the mom-and-pop shops trying to keep their doors open.

So, what’s a small business owner supposed to do? Protect yourself and protect your family by fighting back against these mandates or find alternative ways to cut costs without compromising quality. And let's be clear: this is no different than when previous administrations tried similar policies but under the guise of something else. It still ends up being a burden for those who can’t afford it.

Bottom line? The real cost isn't just what shows up on your monthly bill – it’s how many mom and pop stores are closing their doors because they simply can't pay to stay open. And you know what I think about that?