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FEDERALhearing transcript

House Subcommittee Hearing on Clean Energy and Equity

Original title: GENERATING EQUITY: DEPLOYING A JUST AND CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE

January 1, 2022

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing gathered expert testimony and local perspectives to inform federal policy regarding the transition to clean energy and its potential economic and social impacts on diverse communities.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Energy sector workers

The transition to clean energy policies discussed in the hearing impacts future employment and economic stability in traditional energy-producing regions.

Local governments

Municipalities like Gillette, Wyoming, are affected by federal energy policies that influence local tax bases and economic development.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

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Summary

This document is the official record of a virtual House Subcommittee on Energy hearing held on April 20, 2021. The hearing focused on strategies for transitioning to clean energy while ensuring equitable outcomes for communities and the economy.

Key Facts

  • The hearing was held on April 20, 2021, by the Subcommittee on Energy of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • The hearing was titled 'Generating Equity: Deploying a Just and Clean Energy Future'.
  • Six witnesses provided testimony, including representatives from energy justice organizations, clean energy companies, and local government.
  • The record includes submitted reports on the economic impacts of federal oil and gas lease moratoriums and the intersection of decarbonization with resource adequacy.
  • The hearing record includes written answers to follow-up questions submitted to witnesses after the session.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to discuss how to transition to a clean energy future while ensuring that the process is equitable and just for all communities.
Who testified at the hearing?
Witnesses included experts from the Initiative for , Arcadia, Partnership for Southern Equity, BlocPower, Hispanics In Energy, and the Mayor of Gillette, Wyoming.

Why It Matters

The hearing gathered expert testimony and local perspectives to inform federal policy regarding the transition to clean energy and its potential economic and social impacts on diverse communities.

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Discoveries

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Focus on Energy Equity

The hearing highlights a shift toward integrating social equity and justice considerations directly into federal clean energy policy discussions.

Connected Entities

personChandra FarleyJust Energy Director, Partnership for Southern EquityMap →
personSubin DeVarDirector, Initiative for Energy JusticeMap →
personDonnel BairdCEO, BlocPowerMap →
personJose L. PerezPresident and CEO, Hispanics In EnergyMap →
personLouise Carter-KingMayor of Gillette, WyomingMap →
personFred UptonRanking Member of the Subcommittee on EnergyMap →
personBobby L. RushChairman of the Subcommittee on EnergyMap →
personKiran BhatrajuCEO, ArcadiaMap →

Sources

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Analysis Score

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  • Significance40
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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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