Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Policy Forum (EXPO 2022)
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Date: 2022-07-27

Learn more at https://www.eesi.org/expo2022

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the House and Senate Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (REEE) Caucuses held the 25th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Policy Forum (EXPO 2022) on July 25, 2022. Building on the more than 25 years of experience hosting clean energy leaders from various sectors, we once again showcased technology and policy solutions to today’s climate and energy use challenges.

Presenting before Congress and the public, top-level speakers shared findings and innovations on the impacts they are having to mitigate climate change, improve the economy, build resilience, and protect our security interests.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

00:00 - Start
02:30 - PANEL 1 | The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Energy Modernization
46:59 - Q&A WITH SENATORS JACK REED AND MIKE CRAPO
01:03:01 - PANEL 2 | The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Buildings and Workforce
01:46:26 - REMARKS FROM SEN. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN
01:50:55 - PANEL 3 | The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Transportation
02:39:16 - Q&A WITH REPRESENTATIVE RON KIND
02:50:24 - PANEL 4 | Energy Security

PANEL 1
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Energy Modernization
- Kelly Speakes-Backman, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy (DOE)
- Malcolm Woolf, President and CEO, National Hydropower Association (NHA)
- Joy Ditto, President and CEO, American Public Power Association (APPA)
- Bill Parsons, Vice President, Federal and State Affairs, American Clean Power Association (ACP)

Q&A WITH SENATORS JACK REED AND MIKE CRAPO
- Senator Jack Reed (D-Rhode Island), Co-Chair of the Senate Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus
- Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Co-Chair of the Senate Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus
    
PANEL 2
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Buildings and Workforce
- Paula Glover, President, Alliance to Save Energy (ASE)
- Jason Walsh, Executive Director, BlueGreen Alliance (BGA)
- Curt Rich, President and CEO, North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA)
- Jeannie Salo, Vice President of Government Relations, North America, Schneider Electric; Board Member, Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE)

REMARKS FROM SEN. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN
- Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland), Deputy Co-Chair of the Senate Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus
    
PANEL 3
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Transportation
- Karl Simon, Director, Transportation and Climate Division, Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Genevieve Cullen, President, Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA)
- Chris Bliley, Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Growth Energy
- Art Guzzetti, Vice President – Mobility Initiatives and Public Policy, American Public Transportation Association (APTA)

Q&A WITH REPRESENTATIVE RON KIND
- Representative Ron Kind (D-Wisconsin), Chair of the House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus
    
PANEL 4
Energy Security
- Joseph Bryan, Chief Sustainability Officer and Senior Advisor for Climate, Department of Defense (DOD)
- Timothy Unruh, Executive Director, National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO)
- Andrew Bochman, Senior Grid Strategist, National & Homeland Security, Idaho National Laboratory (INL)
- Charles Bolden, Director of Congressional Affairs, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)