"Today's hearing, entitled 'Public-Private Partnerships for Federal Energy Management,' will examine a number of recent examples, challenges, and opportunities for improving energy efficiency in Federa..."
"It has been over a decade since Congress amended the statute governing ESPCs and UESCs, and I think that most folks would agree that it is time to consider improvements in these programs."
"I look forward to working with the bill sponsor, Mr. Kinzinger, on his legislation."
"Today's hearing entitled 'Public-Private Partnerships for Federal Energy Management' will examine recent examples, challenges, and opportunities for improving energy efficiency in Federal facilities."
"President Obama agreed that we needed another missile defense site for North America, for the east side of the country."
"This would be a $3 billion project if it ends up there."
"Today's hearing will enable the subcommittee to consider the current setup and plans for the Department of Energy's new Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response."
"We have identified key features of departmental modernization. These include the need for sufficient leadership and coordinated attention across the agency's many programs and operations."
"We are reminded weekly of the urgency for getting this leadership structure up and running smoothly."
"Thank you so much. You are one of the first witnesses that we have ever had that has yielded back some of her time. So thank you. It is a good week."
"And as I have listened to a number of different energy-sector firms, they really do believe that there ought to be just one lead cop on the beat."
"I would like to see civility brought back into the public discourse."