House Subcommittee Hearing on Clean Energy Future
January 1, 2021
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The Frame
This hearing serves as a foundational legislative record for potential future federal energy legislation, impacting national energy standards, grid reliability, and clean energy funding.
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Energy Industry
The industry is subject to potential future federal regulations and investment policies discussed during the hearing.
Local Governments
Local officials provide input on how federal energy policies impact regional infrastructure and grid reliability.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on February 18, 2021, as a virtual session.
- The session was titled 'A Smarter Investment: Pathways to a Clean Energy Future'.
- The hearing was conducted by the Subcommittee on Energy of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Five expert witnesses provided testimony, including representatives from academia, energy advocacy groups, private energy firms, and local government.
- The record includes submitted materials such as a letter from the National Association of Convenience Stores and a New York Times article regarding Texas power outages.
- The hearing serial number is 117-6.
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This hearing serves as a foundational legislative record for potential future federal energy legislation, impacting national energy standards, grid reliability, and clean energy funding.
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Texas Power Outage Context
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