Mike Doyle: “I have spent my time in Congress and on this committee as a strong advocate of competition, innovation, and opportunity.”

I look forward to doing that with my friends and colleagues on both sides of the aisle.

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.

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

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