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House Subcommittee Hearing on Clean Energy Future

Original title: A SMARTER INVESTMENT: PATHWAYS TO A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE

January 1, 2021

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a foundational legislative record for potential future federal energy legislation, impacting national energy standards, grid reliability, and clean energy funding.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House on Energy held a virtual hearing on February 18, 2021, to discuss strategies and investments for transitioning to a clean energy economy. The session featured testimony from academic, industry, and local government experts regarding energy policy and infrastructure.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to gather expert testimony on clean energy investments and policy pathways for the future.
Who testified at the hearing?
Witnesses included Dr. Stephen W. Pacala (Princeton), Paula R. Glover (Alliance to Save Energy), Craig Gordon (Invenergy), Richard J. Powell (ClearPath), and Daniel C. Camp III (Beaver County Board of Commissioners).

Why It Matters

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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Discoveries

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Texas Power Outage Context

The inclusion of a New York Times article about Texas blackouts suggests the hearing was influenced by immediate regional energy crises occurring at the time of the meeting.

Connected Entities

personCraig GordonSVP at Invenergy and hearing witnessMap →
organizationHouse Committee on Energy and CommerceThe parent committee overseeing the subcommitteeMap →
personStephen W. PacalaProfessor at Princeton University and hearing witnessMap →
personRichard J. PowellExecutive Director of ClearPath and hearing witnessMap →
personPaula R. GloverPresident of the Alliance to Save Energy and hearing witnessMap →
personDaniel C. Camp IIIChair of Beaver County Board of Commissioners and hearing witnessMap →
personFred UptonRanking Member of the Subcommittee on EnergyMap →
personBobby L. RushChairman of the Subcommittee on EnergyMap →

Sources

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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz20
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