We are indeed seeing more diversity in the Nation's electric generation portfolio.

We are proud to be saying with that extension, the industry is getting back to work in creating a lot of jobs, 75,000 jobs in the industry.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Last year, I am sure you witnessed me battling Congress at the end of the year to extend the production and tax credit.

I believe in a truly 'all of the above' energy policy.

Safety is my primary concern, and I would support the implementation of a performance-based approach.

I want to focus on what I consider one of your strengths.

I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, and Secretary Hogan, it is certainly a pleasure to have you before the committee again here.

I want to just focus on an area that centers on low income households.

It is important that the federal government does not abdicate its leadership role or responsibility of promoting, encouraging, and enticing interested stakeholders.

I remain optimistic that this subcommittee may return to the days of enacting bipartisan and comprehensive energy policy.

I have--I think that in order to have a more vibrant and effective energy policy and energy culture more into the future, it is important that we frame--it is important that we introduce--it is important that we teach young people, even in…