Senator Jeff Bingaman, Chair of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee outlined his priorities for an energy agenda for the 112th Congress at a packed luncheon of over 250 people at the National Press Club on Monday, January 31 hosted by NDN/New Policy Institute.
The Senator outlined four elements which he said should be at the heart of a comprehensive energy legislation to make the United States competitive in global energy markets.
to ensure that the U.S. remains at the forefront of energy research and development.
to ensure that the U.S. has a strong domestic market for clean energy technologies to create the incentive to manufacture and deploy these technologies in the USA.
to ensure that the U.S. has the necessary financial infrastructure and incentives to provide the capital needed to build advanced energy technology projects.
to ensure that the U.S. have explicit policies to promote the development of U.S. manufacturing capabilities for these clean energy technologies.
Last week in the State of the Union President Obama advocated for "80% of the country's electricity to come from clean sources which he said included solar, wind, natural gas, clean coal, and nuclear energy. Senator Bingaman indicated a desire to work with the White House, "My own view is that if we can develop a workable clean energy standard that actually continues to provide an incentive for renewable energy projects to move forward and can provide an additional incentive for some of the other clean energy technologies, nuclear being one, I would like to see that happen," I'm approaching the issue with a willingness to work on trying to come up with a way to achieve what the president set out."
Michael Moynihan, Director of NDN's Electricity 2.0 Program. lead a thoughtful and engaging discussion at the Clean Economy Network Summit yesterday afternoon. This discussion focused on a new vision for the delivery of electricity in the new 21st century. FERC Commissioner John Norris was an important part of this roundtable discussion of 29 thought leaders in the electricity arena. Commissioner Norris outlined three important areas that will drive this discussion: Transmission and Cost Allocation, Demand Response and Compensation, and Vertical Integration of Renewables.
Moynihan moderated the discussion among energy opinion makers that included identifying barriers facing the modernization of the electricty grid, what could be done to overcome these barriers and what relevant regulatory bodies (FERC, PUCs, ISOs) can help (or hinder) in this process. For more on the CEN summit, please click here
Senator Jeff Bingaman, Chair of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, will be at NDN, Monday, January 31, addressing energy initiatives for the 112th Congress. RSVP here.
Electricity 2.0 is actively engaged in the development of a policy agenda in energy and climate issues.
The question of what do we need to do to accelerate the deployment of clean energy will be the focus of the Clean Economy Network's Summit this Monday. Michael Moynihan, Director of our Electricity 2.0 Project, will chair a discussion of noted opinion leaders, including FERC Commissioners, to discuss this in the the field of Electricity Regulation.
A week later, Monday, January 31, NDN will host Senator Jeff Bingaman at a luncheon to discuss the energy agenda for the 112th Legislative Session. A panel discussion will follow. Please RSVP here.
NDN & The New Policy Institute and the National Energy Policy Institute are pleased to host Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) at a luncheon on Monday, January 31 to discuss the energy agenda for the 112th Legislative Session. A panel discussion will follow.
As the chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Senator Bingaman has a reputation for his astute and thoughtful leadership on energy and environmental issues. Most recently Senator Bingaman has been a strong proponent of investment in, and incentives for renewable and clean energy technologies, including a Renewable Electricity Standard (RES).
In the 109th Congress, Senator Bingaman played a major role in the passage of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the first comprehensive energy bill to become law in 13 years. Just two years later, in 2007, he was the lead sponsor of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 that created a historic increase in vehicle fuel economy and mandated the most sweeping energy efficiency legislation ever to be put into law.
After Senator Bingaman speaks, we will host a panel of prominent leaders to include:
Steve Harper, Global Director of Environment and Energy Policy, Intel The Honorable Tony Knowles, former Governor of Alaska Michael Moynihan, Director, NDN's Electricity 2.0 Project
Monday, January 31, 2011 12-12:30 - lunch 12:30-2:00 - Senator Jeff Bingaman and panel discussion 729 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
On Wednesday, November 10 at 12:30pm, NDN and the New Policy Institute’s Electricity 2.0 Initiative will host a panel of industry leaders to discuss the transformative potential of microgrids and distributed generation.
Microgrids and CHP represent an exciting new model for electricity delivery that allows buildings and communities to manage their own power. Benefits include improved efficiency, user empowerment, and an open environment for advanced technology. When joined with distributed generation through combined heat and power, microgrids present a clean and exciting altemative alternative to traditional, top down energy delivery.
Our panel of experts will discuss the business, climate and security advantages of this approach to energy, its potential to revolutionize America’s energy network and the policy issues surrounding this transformation.
Our speakers include:
Sean Casten, President and CEO of Recycled Energy Development, a global leader in combined heat and power.
Guy Warner, CEO of Pareto Energy, a pioneer in microgrid development
John Kelly, Deputy Director of the Galvin Electricity Initiative which has championed “perfect power” microgrid development
Dr. Jeff Marqusee, Executive Director of SERDP/ESTCP, who is leading microgrid initiatives at the US Department of Defense.
Please join us for this special event.
Electricity 2.0: Understanding the Transformative Potential of Microgrids and Distributed Power November 10, 12:30 pm Lunch to be served NDN Event Space 729 15th Street, NW First Floor Washington, DC RSVP
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Last week in the State of the Union President Obama advocated for "80% of the country's electricity to come from clean sources which he said included solar, wind, natural gas, clean coal, and nuclear energy. Senator Bingaman indicated a desire to work with the White House, "My own view is that if we can develop a workable clean energy standard that actually continues to provide an incentive for renewable energy projects to move forward and can provide an additional incentive for some of the other clean energy technologies, nuclear being one, I would like to see that happen," I'm approaching the issue with a willingness to work on trying to come up with a way to achieve what the president set out."
As the chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Senator Bingaman has a reputation for his astute and thoughtful leadership on energy and environmental issues. Most recently Senator Bingaman has been a strong proponent of investment in, and incentives for renewable and clean energy technologies, including a Renewable Electricity Standard (RES).
