FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing: Preparing for the Energy Transition

Original title: OVERSIGHT HEARING ON CLIMATE CHANGE: PREPARING FOR THE ENERGY TRANSITION

January 1, 2019

climate change energy policy economic development energy transition labor market

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony and data regarding how federal energy policy shifts may impact regional employment, electricity costs, and economic development in communities dependent on traditional energy industries.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Energy-dependent communities

These communities face potential economic shifts as the energy sector transitions to new technologies.

Energy sector workers

The transition impacts job availability and the types of skills required in the energy labor market.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an on February 12, 2019, to discuss the economic and social impacts of the transition toward renewable energy sources. Witnesses and committee members examined how shifting energy markets affect regional economies, job creation, and energy infrastructure.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on February 12, 2019, by the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
The session focused on the 'energy transition,' specifically how moving away from traditional energy sources affects local economies.
Six expert witnesses provided testimony regarding economic development, energy jobs, and regional impacts.
Materials submitted for the record included data on electricity prices by state, energy job statistics, and articles regarding global demand for minerals like cobalt and copper.
Rep. Liz Cheney submitted an overview and FAQs regarding the 'Green New Deal' for the record.
The hearing record includes formal prepared statements from all six witnesses and participating committee members.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was an oversight session to gather information and expert testimony on the economic and social implications of the transition to new energy sources.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included representatives from regional chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, energy advocacy groups, and academic institutions.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Diverse Evidence Sources

The committee incorporated a wide range of external data, including international financial news and state-level electricity pricing, to frame the domestic energy debate.

Paul A. Gosar Garret Graves Alan S. Lowenthal

Connected Entities

personBill Bissett“CEO of Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce”Map →

personChandra Farley“Director of Just Energy, Partnership for Southern Equity”Map →

personSarah Shrader“Owner of Bonsai Design”Map →

personPeter Hille“President of MACED”Map →

personBrandon Dennison“CEO of Coalfield Development”Map →

personPaul A. Gosar“Ranking Republican Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

personJoseph Mason“Professor at Louisiana State University”Map →

personAlan S. Lowenthal“Chair of the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

Analysis Score

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Controversy40
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Entertainment10
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Buzz20
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