FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing: The Electricity Sector in a Changing Climate

Original title: THE ELECTRICITY SECTOR IN A CHANGING CLIMATE

January 1, 2020

climate change electricity sector energy policy grid reliability renewable energy natural gas

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing informs federal energy policy by exploring how changing environmental conditions and shifts toward renewable energy sources affect the reliability and cost of electricity for all U.S. residents.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Electricity Consumers

Changes in grid reliability and energy sources directly impact the cost and availability of power for homes and businesses.

Energy Producers

Shifts in federal energy policy and climate-related regulations influence the operational requirements and investment strategies for energy companies.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a hearing on March 5, 2019, to examine how climate change is influencing the electricity sector. The discussion focused on the shift in energy sources, the impact of new technologies, and the necessity of maintaining a reliable and resilient power grid.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on March 5, 2019, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
The committee examined the impact of climate change on electricity sector decision-making.
The U.S. energy mix has shifted significantly over the last decade due to the shale revolution and the low cost of natural gas.
Federal and state policies have contributed to the increased adoption of low or zero-emission energy technologies.
The committee identified grid reliability and resiliency as primary priorities for future energy policy.
The hearing included testimony from five expert witnesses representing energy companies, research institutions, and tribal health organizations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to discuss how climate change is affecting the electricity sector and to explore how to maintain a reliable power grid as the energy mix changes.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included representatives from NextEra Energy, the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, the Analysis Group, Rice University's Baker Institute, and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Energy Mix Transition

The hearing explicitly acknowledges a decade-long shift in the U.S. energy mix driven by natural gas and policy-supported renewables.

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

Connected Entities

personJoe Manchin III“Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources”Map →

organizationCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources“Senate committee conducting the hearing”Map →

personLisa Murkowski“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources”Map →

personLisa Jacobson“President, Business Council for Sustainable Energy”Map →

personEthan Schutt“Chief of Staff, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium”Map →

personKenneth B. Medlock III“Senior Director, Center for Energy Studies, Rice University”Map →

personSusan F. Tierney“Senior Advisor, Analysis Group, Inc.”Map →

personJoseph T. Kelliher“Executive Vice President, NextEra Energy, Inc.”Map →

Sources

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Controversy30
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