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Press Release
Apr 11 2019

Global Energy Institute Unveils American Energy: Cleaner, Stronger Agenda

New poll shows that voters support innovation-driven investments into American energy that bolster economic growth and environmental progress

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Energy Institute (GEI) unveiled its “American Energy: Cleaner, Stronger” agenda promoting continued economic growth and environmental progress through sustained focus on technology development and innovation in the energy industry.

Letters
Apr 10 2019

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Letter to the Senate in support of the Nomination of David Bernhardt to be Secretary of the Interior

TO THE MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE:
 
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce supports the nomination of David Bernhardt to be Secretary of the Department of the Interior (DOI), and urges the full Senate to confirm his nomination expeditiously.
 
Press Release
Apr 10 2019

Statement on President Trump’s Executive Orders on energy infrastructure

Christopher Guith, acting president of the U.S. Chamber’s Global Energy Institute, issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s Executive Orders on energy infrastructure released today. 

“Today’s actions represent meaningful progress to address some of the most pressing issues that commonly result in permitting delays, and we applaud the Trump Administration for tackling this problem.  These actions will help increase predictability and transparency which are both necessary to drive investment in energy infrastructure. 

Letters
Apr 9 2019

U.S. Chamber letter top Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works supporting S. 747, the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act.

Dear Chairman Barrasso and Ranking Member Carper:

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce strongly supports S. 747, the bipartisan Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) of 2019.

Letters
Apr 5 2019

Chambers of Commerce Letter to EPA on CWA Sec. 401

Dear Administrator Wheeler:

The undersigned organizations represent thousands of businesses and workers throughout the country and we recognize that the reliable delivery of energy is vital to economic growth and national security.  We believe that maintaining and growing our energy infrastructure is necessary to ensure that energy supplies can be delivered across the country.

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Testimony
May 21 2019

Christopher Guith's testimony before the House Energy & Commerce Committee: "Lift America: Modernizing Our Infrastructure For The Future”

Good morning Congressman Pallone, Ranking Member Walden, and members of the Committee. My name is Christopher Guith and I am the Acting President of the Global Energy Institute, an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (“the Chamber”). The mission of the Global Energy Institute is to unify policymakers, regulators, business leaders, and the American public behind a common-sense energy strategy to help keep America secure, prosperous, and clean.

Press Release
May 21 2019

Statement on EPA’s Cost Benefit Memorandum

Christopher Guith, acting president of the U.S. Chamber’s Global Energy Institute, issued the following statement regarding EPA Administrator Wheeler’s recent directive on Cost-Benefit Analyses Memorandum.

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