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Economic prosperity has helped to enable both public and private sector investment in energy innovations and emissions control technologies. The resultant benefits can be seen across our economy in the form of cleaner transportation, cleaner electricity, cleaner manufacturing, and cleaner energy production. The business community is proud to be an ongoing partner in these efforts.
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Addressing Climate Change

The climate is changing and humans are contributing to these changes. We believe that there is much common ground on which all sides of this discussion could come together to address climate change with policies that are practical, flexible, predictable, and durable.
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America’s rise to a global energy superpower has been driven by constant advancements in technology and innovation. EnergyInnovates is a multi-platform initiative that showcases American innovators, projects and technologies that have shaped today’s energy landscape.

Testimony

September 1, 2020

Public Comment before the EPA on the Review of the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Proposed Action

Thank you for the opportunity to speak today regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed action titled, “Review of the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards.”1 I am Chad Whiteman and I am speaking on behalf of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is supportive of air
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July 24, 2020

EPA Proposes GHG Emission Standards for Aircraft

This week, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler unveiled proposed emissions standards for commercial aviation, a first for the aviation sector. Known formally as “Control of Air Pollution From Aircraft and Aircraft Engines: Proposed Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards
Press Release

July 13, 2020

U.S. Chamber's Durbin Commends EPA's Decision to Retain Current Ozone Standards

Marty Durbin, President of the U.S. Chamber’s Global Energy Institute, issued the following statement today regarding the Administration’s latest review of National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone: “While we will review the proposal in detail over the coming weeks, we commend EPA’s timely
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May 19, 2020

Greenhouse Gas Emissions in a Pre-COVID-19 World

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released its Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks covering the years 1990 to 2018. Among other things it shows that carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion in 2018 were 12.3% lower than in 2005, a record that compares very
Press Release

April 14, 2020

U.S. Chamber Statement on EPA National Ambient Air Quality Standards Proposal

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Marty Durbin, President of the U.S. Chamber’s Global Energy Institute, issued the following statement today regarding the Administration’s latest review of National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particulate matter: “While we will review the proposal in detail over the coming
Letters

February 20, 2020

U.S. Chamber Comments on EPA ANPRM Regarding Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine Standards

Dear Mr. Nelson: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce appreciates the opportunity to submit these comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in support of its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to advance the Cleaner Trucks Initiative (CTI) through modernization and streamlining
Testimony

October 17, 2019

Marty Durbin's testimony before the Senate Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety: “Reducing Emissions while Driving Economic Growth: Industry-led Initiatives”

My name is Marty Durbin and I am the President of the Global Energy Institute, an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber”). Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on industry-led initiatives to reduce emissions while driving economic growth. The climate is changing and humans
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September 26, 2019

Clean Energy Week Showcases American Energy Innovation

This week, Americans around the country are marking National Clean Energy Week (NCEW), an annual celebration to honor the progress we’ve made to deploy newer, cleaner technologies while maintaining our economic growth. The event brings together associations, businesses and industry advocates to

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Addressing Climate Change

Energy Innovates

Public Comment before the EPA on the Review of the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Proposed Action

EPA Proposes GHG Emission Standards for Aircraft

U.S. Chamber's Durbin Commends EPA's Decision to Retain Current Ozone Standards

Greenhouse Gas Emissions in a Pre-COVID-19 World

U.S. Chamber Statement on EPA National Ambient Air Quality Standards Proposal

U.S. Chamber Comments on EPA ANPRM Regarding Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine Standards

Marty Durbin's testimony before the Senate Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety: “Reducing Emissions while Driving Economic Growth: Industry-led Initiatives”

Clean Energy Week Showcases American Energy Innovation

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