"Thank you, Chairman Stauber. Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you to all of our witnesses who are here today."
"I must say I am encouraged by and grateful for the Majority's openness to geothermal development."
"Now, more than ever, it is abundantly clear that this climate crisis demands urgent action."
"Geothermal energy is a critical part of that mix."
"Geothermal provides consistent baseload power, which is available 24/7 with minimal emissions."
"Geothermal shows a truly exciting promise to help union workers transition to a clean energy economy."
"Climate change is a job killer and a budget killer."
"Public input from impacted communities and rigorous environmental review are the things we should want and value."
"We not only can, but we must, provide good jobs for our people, and protect the only planet we know of that can support life."
"If you believe in government of, by and for the people, as I do, you have a responsibility to see to it that public input is sought and valued."
"Climate change is a job killer, and a budget killer."
"An essential part of the clean energy transition is making sure that no community or worker is left behind."