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House Subcommittee Hearing on the Quadrennial Energy Review

Original title: QUADRENNIAL ENERGY REVIEW AND RELATED DISCUSSION DRAFTS

January 1, 2016

energy policyQuadrennial Energy Reviewinfrastructurepetroleumenergy regulation

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing serves as a formal record of Congressional oversight regarding the Department of Energy's long-term energy strategy and proposed legislative changes to national energy infrastructure policy.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Department of Energy

The agency is responsible for implementing the policies discussed in the Quadrennial Energy Review.

Energy Industry

Industry participants are subject to the regulatory and infrastructure policies discussed in the legislative drafts.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a 2015 House Subcommittee on Energy and Power hearing regarding the (QER) and related energy policy discussion drafts. The hearing featured testimony from the Secretary of Energy and various experts on energy infrastructure and international energy law.

Key Facts

  • The hearing was held on June 2, 2015, by the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
  • The primary subject was the Quadrennial Energy Review (QER) and related energy discussion drafts.
  • Witnesses included the Secretary of Energy, legal scholars, and representatives from policy centers and industry research firms.
  • The hearing record includes prepared statements from seven witnesses and additional submitted materials from the Canadian Electricity Association.
  • The session was held in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Quadrennial Energy Review?
It is a comprehensive report and policy framework produced by the Department of Energy to assess national energy infrastructure and policy needs.
Who testified at this hearing?
Witnesses included Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz, along with experts from the Bipartisan Policy Center, the University of Bonn, George Washington University, and industry consultants.

Why It Matters

The hearing serves as a formal record of Congressional oversight regarding the Department of Energy's long-term energy strategy and proposed legislative changes to national energy infrastructure policy.

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Discoveries

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Long-term Energy Planning

The hearing highlights the federal government's shift toward a structured, four-year cycle for evaluating national energy infrastructure.

Department of Energy

Connected Entities

personEd Whitfield“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy and Power”Map →
personErnest Moniz“Secretary of the Department of Energy”Map →
organizationHouse Committee on Energy and Commerce“Congressional committee overseeing the hearing”Map →
organizationDepartment of Energy“Federal agency responsible for energy policy”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy20
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