2021 Congressional Clean Energy EXPO and Policy Forum
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Date: 2021-07-27

More information at: https://www.eesi.org/briefings/view/expo2021

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the House and Senate Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (REEE) Caucuses held a Virtual Congressional Clean Energy Expo on Monday, July 26, 2021. Building on the more than 20 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. 

This year’s half-day conference featured four sessions, including a panel featuring the Senate Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus Co-Chairs, Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.).

Senate REEE Caucus Deputy Co-Chairs Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and House REEE Co-Chair Rep. Ron Kind (D-Wisc.) also provided remarks.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

00:00 - Start
01:48 - A conversation with Congressman Ron Kind (Wisconsin)
Co-Chair of the House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus
17:05 - A conversation with Deputy Assistant Secretary Alejandro Moreno
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Renewable Power, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
43:58 - What does climate change mean for national security and resilience?
01:54:47 - A conversation about energy efficiency and renewable energy
02:17:56 - What does climate change mean for jobs and economic development?

Topics and Speakers:

Welcome/Overview from Daniel Bresette
Executive Director, Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)
  
A conversation with Congressman Ron Kind (Wisconsin)
Co-Chair of the House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus
Skip to presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYalspEMQ_I&t=108s
  
A conversation with Deputy Assistant Secretary Alejandro Moreno
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Renewable Power, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
Skip to presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYalspEMQ_I&t=1025s
   
What does climate change mean for national security and resilience?
Skip to presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYalspEMQ_I&t=2638s
* Introductory remarks from Senator Susan Collins (Maine)
* Joe Bryan, Senior Advisor for Climate, Office of the Secretary of Defense, U.S. Department of Defense
* Lisa Jacobson, President, Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE)
* Timothy Unruh, Executive Director, National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO)
* John Conger, Director, Center for Climate & Security (CCS)
* Beth Gibbons, Executive Director, American Society of Adaptation Professionals (ASAP)
* Zolaikha Strong, Vice President of Government Affairs, National Hydropower Association (NHA)
   
A conversation about energy efficiency and renewable energy
Skip to presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYalspEMQ_I&t=6887s
* 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
   
What does climate change mean for jobs and economic development?
Skip to presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYalspEMQ_I&t=8276s
* Introductory remarks from Senator Chris Van Hollen (Maryland)
* Abby Ross Hopper, President & CEO, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
* Paula Glover, President, Alliance to Save Energy (ASE)
* Jason Walsh, Executive Director, BlueGreen Alliance (Building Clean)
* Heather Zichal, CEO, American Clean Power Association
* Genevieve Cullen, President, Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA)
* Chris Bliley, Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Growth Energy
 
HOST 
Environmental and Energy Study Institute
 
HONORARY CO-HOSTS 
House Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Caucus
Senate Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Caucus