FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing: Growing the Clean Energy Economy

Original title: GROWING THE CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY

January 1, 2019

clean energy small business renewable energy rural development job creation workforce development

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of testimony regarding the economic impact of clean energy on small firms and rural labor markets, which informs future federal policy and potential legislative support for these industries.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Small business owners in the energy sector

These businesses are the primary focus of potential federal support and policy changes discussed by the subcommittee.

Skilled trade workers

The committee is evaluating how to support apprenticeship and training programs for workers in the clean energy industry.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

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Summary

The House on Rural Development, Agriculture, Trade, and Entrepreneurship held a hearing to discuss the role of small businesses in the clean energy sector. The session focused on how renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies contribute to job growth, particularly in rural communities.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on September 10, 2019, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The clean energy sector currently employs approximately 3.2 million people in the United States.
Clean energy jobs currently outnumber fossil fuel jobs by a ratio of nearly 3 to 1.
In 2016, renewable energy industries added more than 8,000 new jobs in rural areas.
Small businesses are identified as key participants in the clean energy supply chain, including biofuel production, wind turbine manufacturing, and energy efficiency installation.
The subcommittee is exploring the role of union apprenticeship programs and skilled trades in meeting the workforce needs of the clean energy sector.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

To explore the challenges and opportunities for small businesses and the workforce within the clean energy and renewable energy sectors.

Who testified at the hearing?

Representatives from the Clean Energy Business Network, Western Dubuque Biodiesel, the BlueGreen Alliance, and the Marcellus Shale Coalition.

Why It Matters

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Focus on Rural Economic Development

The subcommittee is explicitly linking clean energy policy to rural economic revitalization, specifically highlighting the Midwest and Iowa.

Abby Finkenauer Western Dubuque Biodiesel

Connected Entities

personThomas R. Brooks“General Manager, Western Dubuque Biodiesel”Map →

personAbby Finkenauer“Chairwoman of the Subcommittee”Map →

personDavid J. Spigelmyer“President, Marcellus Shale Coalition”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on Small Business“Parent committee of the subcommittee”Map →

personMichael G. Williams“Deputy Director, BlueGreen Alliance”Map →

personLynn Abramson“President, Clean Energy Business Network”Map →

personJohn Joyce“Ranking Member representative”Map →

Sources

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