Senate Hearing on the Quadrennial Energy Review
January 1, 2016
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The Frame
The Quadrennial Energy Review establishes the long-term federal strategy for energy infrastructure, which influences national energy costs, grid reliability, and the regulatory environment for energy producers and consumers.
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Energy Industry
The industry is subject to the regulatory and infrastructure policies outlined in the QER.
U.S. Energy Consumers
Consumers are affected by the long-term energy costs and grid reliability outcomes resulting from federal energy policy.
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Summary
Why It Matters
The Quadrennial Energy Review establishes the long-term federal strategy for energy infrastructure, which influences national energy costs, grid reliability, and the regulatory environment for energy producers and consumers.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on April 28, 2015, by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- The subject of the hearing was the administration's Quadrennial Energy Review (QER).
- The document is identified as Senate Hearing 114-158.
- The hearing was conducted during the first session of the 114th Congress.
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Institutionalization of Energy Planning
The QER represents a move toward formalized, multi-year federal energy infrastructure planning rather than ad-hoc policy adjustments.
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