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House Committee Hearing: Climate Action and Economic Growth

Original title: MAKING THE CASE FOR CLIMATE ACTION: CREATING NEW JOBS AND CATALYZING ECONOMIC GROWTH

January 1, 2021

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony and policy arguments that inform potential federal legislation regarding clean energy investments and climate-related economic strategies.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Clean Energy Industry

The industry is the subject of proposed investment strategies and policy discussions regarding supply chain and labor standards.

House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis

The committee members are responsible for gathering information to inform future legislative actions on climate and energy policy.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.

What's next

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Summary

The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis held a hearing on April 20, 2021, to discuss the economic impacts of climate policy, specifically focusing on job creation and clean energy investment. The session featured testimony from industry leaders and former government officials regarding the role of clean energy in economic recovery.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on April 20, 2021, via Zoom.
  • The committee received testimony from four witnesses representing energy, business, and policy sectors.
  • The record includes submissions regarding solar supply chain labor practices and clean energy investment history.
  • The committee accepted a report from the Rhodium Group titled 'Pathways to Build Back Better: Jobs from Investing in Clean Electricity'.
  • The record includes letters of support for climate targets from the We Mean Business Coalition and various environmental groups.
  • The committee chair and ranking member submitted questions for the record to the witnesses following the hearing.

Why It Matters

This hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony and policy arguments that inform potential federal legislation regarding clean energy investments and climate-related economic strategies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to examine how climate action and clean energy investments can create jobs and stimulate economic growth.
Who testified at the hearing?
Witnesses included Philip N. Bredesen (Clearloop Corporation), Paul Lau (Sacramento Municipal Utility District), Leticia Colon de Mejias (Energy Efficiency Solutions), and Heather Reams (Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions).

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Discoveries

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Historical Policy Context

The committee explicitly referenced the Obama-era Recovery Act as a benchmark for clean energy investment, indicating a continuity in policy strategy.

Connected Entities

personLeticia Colon de MejiasFounder of Energy Efficiency SolutionsMap →
organizationSelect Committee on the Climate CrisisHouse committee conducting the hearingMap →
personKathy CastorChair of the Select Committee on the Climate CrisisMap →
personGarret GravesRanking Member of the Select Committee on the Climate CrisisMap →
personHeather ReamsExecutive Director of Citizens for Responsible Energy SolutionsMap →
personPhilip N. BredesenExecutive Chairman of Clearloop Corporation and former Governor of TennesseeMap →
personPaul LauCEO and General Manager of Sacramento Municipal Utility DistrictMap →

Sources

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  • Controversy20
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