FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Field Hearing on Energy Infrastructure in West Virginia

Original title: THE ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE OF MODERN, RELIABLE ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE TO WEST VIRGINIA AND THE UNITED STATES

January 1, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing established a formal record of expert testimony regarding energy infrastructure needs in West Virginia, which serves as a reference for future federal energy policy and legislative considerations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

West Virginia residents

The hearing addresses energy infrastructure policies that impact the state's economy and energy reliability.

Energy industry workers

The testimony provided by labor and industry leaders directly concerns the future of energy-related employment and infrastructure projects.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a in Morgantown, West Virginia, on August 29, 2016. The session focused on the economic impact of modern energy infrastructure on the state and the broader United States, featuring testimony from academic, industry, and labor leaders.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on August 29, 2016, at the Monongalia County Justice Center in Morgantown, West Virginia.
The session was conducted by the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
The hearing is part of the permanent record of the U.S. Senate.
Six witnesses provided testimony representing academia, construction, technology, power generation, and labor unions.
The hearing focused on the economic importance of modern, reliable energy infrastructure.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a field hearing?

A is a formal committee meeting held outside of Washington, D.C., to gather testimony and information directly from the public and local experts.

Can I view the testimony from this hearing?

Yes, the hearing is part of the permanent U.S. Senate record and is available online via the government publishing office website.

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Discoveries

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Bipartisan Cooperation

The hearing was led by Senators from both major parties, indicating a unified regional focus on energy infrastructure.

Shelley Moore Capito Joe Manchin III

Connected Entities

personJohn Deskins“Director, West Virginia University Bureau of Business & Economic Research.”Map →

personBrian Anderson“Director, West Virginia University Energy Institute.”Map →

personJoe Manchin III“U.S. Senator from West Virginia.”Map →

personShelley Moore Capito“U.S. Senator from West Virginia, presiding over the hearing.”Map →

personJeffery Keffer“President and CEO, Longview Power, LLC.”Map →

locationMonongalia County Justice Center“Venue for the hearing.”Map →

personSteve Hedrick“President and CEO, Mid-Atlantic Technology, Research & Innovation Center (MATRIC”Map →

personChad Earl“Director of Marketing and Business Development, ORDERS Construction Company, Inc”Map →

personDan Poling“Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, District Council 53, International Union o”Map →

Sources

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