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Electricity

The composition of tomorrow’s electricity generation mix dominates many of the energy policy debates held today. Reliability and affordability must remain prominent factors in the electricity sector transition already underway, but given the challenge posted by climate change, attention must be paid to the environmental impact of electricity sources. Efforts must be undertaken at the national, state, and local levels to facilitate energy innovation and company-driven and federally-sponsored research and development activities.
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August 17, 2022

U.S. Chamber Comments on FERC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Building for the Future Through Electric Regional Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation and Generator Interconnection"

Dear Secretary Bose: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and its Global Energy Institute (collectively, “the Chamber”) appreciate the opportunity to submit these comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NOPR”)[1] issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or “Commission”) on April 21
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April 22, 2022

Something to Celebrate on Earth Day

There’s no doubt that many challenges remain in the global quest to reduce emissions and combat climate change. The American business community is fully committed to doing its part, with billions of dollars in investments and strong company commitments. But that shouldn’t stop us from recognizing
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April 12, 2022

Inflation and Resource Scarcity Drove Electricity Rates Higher in 2021

Given widespread inflation across all sectors of the economy, it is probably not a surprise that electricity prices rose in 2021. Our annual Electricity Price Map reflects an overall increase of 5.6%—the largest year-over-year residential electricity rate increase in thirteen years. As always, there
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April 11, 2022

Coalition Letter to EPA on the Latest Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) Rulemaking on Power Plants

Dear Administrator Regan: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) has proposed a Revocation of the 2020 Reconsideration, and Affirmation of the Appropriate and Necessary Supplemental Finding for EPA’s Mercury and Air Toxics Standards. 87 Fed. Reg. 7,624 (Feb. 9, 2022). EPA’s 2016
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March 30, 2022

On Critical Minerals, Actions Speak Louder than Words

The Biden Administration Must Back Domestic Mining to Address Our Growing Need for Critical and Rare Earth Minerals This week, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will hold a hearing to examine the domestic critical minerals supply chain. The discussion will be timely. The war in
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January 28, 2022

U.S. Chamber Comments in Response to the FHWA's Request for Information on Development of Guidance for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Deployment

Dear Deputy Administrator Pollack: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce appreciates the opportunity to file comments in response to the request for information (RFI) issued by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) pertaining to electric vehicle charging programs funded by the recently enacted
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June 7, 2021

U.S. Chamber Comments on DOE's Request for Information on "Ensuring the Continued Security of the United States Critical Electric Infrastructure"

Dear Director Coe: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (“the Chamber”) appreciates the opportunity to submit these comments in response to the Request for Information (“RFI”) issued on April 20, 2021, by the Office of Electricity, Department of Energy (“DOE”)¹. The RFI, entitled “Ensuring the Continued
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April 23, 2021

The Greatest Story Still Seldom Told

Several years ago, we celebrated Earth Day by calling attention to what one group of state government officials refer to as “The Greatest Story Seldom Told”—namely, the incredible progress that the United States has made in reducing emissions, and America’s underappreciated standing as having one of

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Energy Accountability Series

U.S. Chamber Comments on FERC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Building for the Future Through Electric Regional Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation and Generator Interconnection"

Something to Celebrate on Earth Day

Inflation and Resource Scarcity Drove Electricity Rates Higher in 2021

Coalition Letter to EPA on the Latest Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) Rulemaking on Power Plants

On Critical Minerals, Actions Speak Louder than Words

U.S. Chamber Comments in Response to the FHWA's Request for Information on Development of Guidance for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Deployment

U.S. Chamber Comments on DOE's Request for Information on "Ensuring the Continued Security of the United States Critical Electric Infrastructure"

The Greatest Story Still Seldom Told

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