Innovation is a key component to effectively addressing the global climate challenge, while maintaining the delivery of affordable and reliable energy. Already, America’s business community is investing billions in the research, development and deployment of cutting-edge technologies. Updated government policies can support the public-private sector collaboration needed to facilitate the game-changing breakthroughs of tomorrow.
WASHINGTON, D.C. —The United States in 2019 was the most energy secure it has been since 1970 according to data in the 2020 edition of the annual Index of U.S. Energy Security Risk published by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Energy Institute. Covering 1970 to 2019, and including a forecast
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce strongly supports S. 2657, the “American Energy Innovation Act,” which would stimulate the development, demonstration, and deployment of a broad suite of next-generation energy technologies and promote American ingenuity while
As the 2020 election year began, conventional wisdom held there was no appetite in Congress to take meaningful, effective action to address climate change. It was argued the issue is simply not a priority for the Trump Administration, and there is far too much division on Capitol Hill for
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce strongly opposes an amendment to H.R. 4447, the “Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act,” expected to be offered by Rep. Abby Finkenauer, that would impose an array of labor and employment restrictions on contractors
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce commends the House for its efforts to advance climate and energy innovation legislation, and specifically for bringing H.R. 4447, the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act, to the floor for consideration. The Chamber
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will serve as an official partner for the American Conservation Coalition Campus “Electric Election 2020 Roadtrip” to highlight the role of market-based innovation and corporate stewardship in delivering solutions to climate and environmental
Dear Speaker Pelosi and Leader McCarthy: We are writing to urge you to place legislation addressing energy and climate technology and innovation on the House’s fall legislative calendar. Our diverse organizations recognize and agree that climate change is an important national priority that demands
One year ago this week, our Global Energy Institute team welcomed hundreds of business, government and academic leaders to the Chamber’s Hall of Flags for our Energy Innovates “ALL IN” Summit. We caffeinated guests at our “Fuel Bar,” engaged them in our legislative and regulatory reform efforts, and
