FEDERALhearing transcript

House Committee Hearing on Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings

Original title: COST-SAVING CLIMATE SOLUTIONS: INVESTING IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY TO PROMOTE ENERGY SECURITY AND CUT ENERGY BILLS

January 1, 2022

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony and legislative discussion that informs potential future federal policies regarding standards and clean energy funding.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Energy consumers

Consumers are affected by potential future policies that could change energy efficiency standards and utility costs.

Energy industry organizations

These groups provide testimony and data that influence the development of federal energy policy.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

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Summary

The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis held a hearing on April 7, 2022, to discuss how investments in can lower consumer energy bills, improve energy security, and reduce carbon emissions. The committee heard testimony from industry experts regarding the economic and environmental benefits of deploying clean energy technologies.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on April 7, 2022, in the Longworth House Office Building.
The committee discussed the Climate Crisis Action Plan, which identifies maximizing energy efficiency as a primary cost-effective solution.
The hearing included testimony from four witnesses representing energy efficiency, building performance, public gas, and electrification policy sectors.
The committee received submissions for the record, including the American Public Gas Association's 2021 board meeting book and an E&E News article regarding California electric bills.
Questions for the record were submitted by Representatives Kathy Castor, Mike Levin, and Garret Graves to the witnesses.
The hearing focused on the intersection of energy efficiency, carbon emission reduction, and consumer cost savings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to explore how investments can save Americans money, reduce carbon emissions, and improve energy security.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included Paula Glover (Alliance to Save Energy), Darnell Johnson (Urban Efficiency Group), Dave Schryver (American Public Gas Association), and Sara Baldwin (Energy Innovation).

Why It Matters

This hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony and legislative discussion that informs potential future federal policies regarding standards and clean energy funding.

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Discoveries

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Focus on Energy Efficiency as Cost-Saving

The committee explicitly framed climate policy through the lens of consumer cost savings and energy security, rather than solely environmental impact.

Select Committee on the Climate Crisis

Connected Entities

personDarnell Johnson“President & CEO of Urban Efficiency Group”Map →

organizationSelect Committee on the Climate Crisis“House committee conducting the hearing”Map →

personKathy Castor“Chair of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis”Map →

personPaula Glover“President of the Alliance to Save Energy”Map →

personGarret Graves“Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis”Map →

personDave Schryver“President & CEO of American Public Gas Association”Map →

personSara Baldwin“Director of Electrification Policy at Energy Innovation”Map →

Sources

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