Mike Doyle: “Well, let me make it clear. We have no intention of lifting the Jones Act in the United States Congress, just so that…”

I think the U.S. offshore wind industry, it is a game changer for renewable energy and for our efforts to combat climate change.

I am also encouraged by FERC's efforts to finally establish an Office of Public Participation, as well as efforts to prepare for and combat cyber attacks on our energy infrastructure.

As we continue to decarbonize the electric grid, I hope FERC will continue to be proactive and flexible in its approach to building out a grid with more distributed resources and in recognizing the benefits of innovative technologies.

It is our responsibility on this Subcommittee to highlight, as we have in so many hearings, the issues important to the people we represent.