FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Energy Innovation and Climate Change

Original title: OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENERGY INNOVATION AND OTHER POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS TO HELP ADDRESS GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE

January 1, 2020

climate change energy innovation greenhouse gas emissions electricity sector renewable energy

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony and legislative discussion that informs future federal energy policy, research funding, and climate-related regulations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Energy Industry

Companies in the electricity sector are subject to potential shifts in federal energy policy and innovation funding discussed by the committee.

General Public

Residents are affected by long-term changes in energy costs, grid reliability, and environmental regulations resulting from federal policy.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a hearing on April 11, 2019, to discuss technological innovations and strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the electricity sector. The session featured testimony from energy experts and academics regarding global energy demand and potential policy solutions.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on April 11, 2019, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in the electricity sector have declined in seven of the last ten years.
U.S. electricity sector emissions were 14 percent lower in 2019 compared to 2005 levels.
The International Energy Agency projects global electricity demand will increase by 60 percent by 2040.
The committee reviewed testimony from five expert witnesses representing academia, policy research, and the private energy sector.
The hearing record includes supplemental materials such as the 'Greenhouse Gas Emission Atmospheric Removal (GEAR) Act' from the 110th Congress.

Why It Matters

This hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony and legislative discussion that informs future federal energy policy, research funding, and climate-related regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

To discuss energy innovation and potential solutions to address global climate change, specifically focusing on the electricity sector.

Who testified at the hearing?

Experts from Stanford University, NRG Energy, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Columbia University, and the Manhattan Institute.

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Discoveries

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Focus on Global Demand

The committee shifted focus from domestic emission reductions to the challenge of rising global electricity demand, citing IEA projections.

Fatih Birol Lisa Murkowski

Connected Entities

personRobert Bryce“Witness, Manhattan Institute”Map →

personJoe Manchin III“Ranking Member of the Committee”Map →

personLisa Murkowski“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources”Map →

personFatih Birol“Executive Director of the International Energy Agency”Map →

personDavid B. Sandalow“Witness, Columbia University”Map →

personSarah Ladislaw“Witness, Center for Strategic and International Studies”Map →

personAbraham Silverman“Witness, NRG Energy, Inc.”Map →

personArun Majumdar“Witness, Stanford University”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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