Climate science, policy, politics, and action
Witness
On Tuesday, March 29 at 10:00 am ET, the House Budget Committee will hold a hearing on the President’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. The Hon. Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), will testify.
Witness:
On Monday, March 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern in Room 1334 of the Longworth House Office Building in Washington, D.C., Chair Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) will hold an in-person press conference to announce a newly rescheduled date for the full committee markup of the RESPECT Act (H.R. 3587).
The RESPECT Act, which Chair Grijalva introduced on May 28, 2021, will codify into law that federal agencies must consult with tribal governments before taking federal actions that will impact tribal lands, rights, resources, or citizens. The markup will be the first time in congressional history that this legislation will be considered before the full committee. A one-pager for the bill is available here.
Media planning to attend the press conference should RSVP to [email protected].
Speakers:
The 11th annual American Climate Leadership Summit 2022 (ACLS 2022) brings together world class speakers and diverse national and local leaders for four days of sharing and collaboration. It is the only national convening exclusively dedicated to building broad public support and political resolve for climate action. ACLS 2022 welcomes climate leaders of all levels–particularly those who are new and active at the local level. Join thousands of leaders like you who seek new connections and practical and immediately actionable guidance for engaging everyone, every day for just and equitable climate solutions.
Day One | Day Two | Day Three | Day Four
11:00 AM-11:20 AM
Summit Welcome + Opening Keynote
11:20 AM-11:55 AM
We Are The Solution
We have a breadth of climate solutions within our reach, however in order to implement with ambition and scale, we need the public support and political will of the American people. Each of us has the power to influence others in our lives. In this panel discussion, hear from three leaders who are reaching new audiences to inspire climate action.
12:00 PM-12:15 PM
People Powered Science Solutions
12:15 PM-12:30 PM
Reality or Greenwashing: Will Business Lead
12:35 PM-01:05 PM
How to Prepare for Climate Change
Most people know David Pogue through his award winning work as an author and correspondent on technology on PBS, CBS Sunday Morning, the New York Times, Scientific American, and in his many books and podcasts. All of a sudden last year, he popped up with an epicly handy new book, “How to Prepare for Climate Change.” Bob Perkowitz will interview David and explore David’s transition and his insights.
01:05 PM-01:25 PM
Community Action: Making It Happen Climate solutions can be good for our town, our health and our climate.
01:25 PM-01:35 PM
Public Lands: Local Solutions to a Global Climate Crisis
The science is unequivocal: we must rapidly phase out fossil fuel development to avert the worst effects of the climate crisis. The U.S. is the second largest emitter of greenhouse gas emissions in the world and almost a quarter of these emissions stems from fossil fuel development on public lands and waters. The Biden Administration can make public lands part of the climate solution, instead of the problem, by dramatically cutting oil and gas development while supporting a just economic transition for fossil-fuel-reliant communities. In this session, you’ll learn from environmental organizers about ways communities have taken action and how you, too, can be a part of the solution.
01:35 PM-01:45 PM
Justice, Democracy, Climate: It’s a Package Deal
Hear from Beverly Wright, PhD, how we can–and must–work toward justice, democracy and climate solutions at the same time, offering a roadmap for such efforts in 2022.
01:45 PM-01:55 PM
It’s Not the Cow It’s The How
Learn about food-based climate solutions, including how we harvest meat from Gunhild A. Stordalen, MD, PhD.
02:00 PM-02:35 PM
Action is the Antidote]
Call to action for mobilizing a broader diversity of Americans on climate.
02:35 PM-03:10 PM
The New Climate Conversation
Advancing a new narrative of solutions, benefits, hope and action. Hear from speakers on how they’re shifting the climate conversation for greater success.
03:15 PM-04:00 PM
American Climate Leadership Awards + Closing Keynote
Announcing the American Climate Leadership Award winners.
Commission meeting held in Commission Meeting Room (Room 2C) at FERC Headquarters, 888 First St. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20426
Link to meeting webcast when live
| Meeting agenda | ||
|---|---|---|
| ADMINISTRATIVE | ||
| A-1 | AD22-1-000 | Agency Administrative Matters |
| A-2 | AD22-2-000 | Customer Matters, Reliability, Security and Market Operations |
| ELECTRIC | ||
| E-1 | EL21-66-001 | Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, Consolidated Edison of New York, Inc., Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation, Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc., and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation v. New York Independent System Operator Inc. |
| ER21-1647-002 (not consolidated) | New York Independent System Operator, Inc. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation, Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc., and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation | |
| E-2 | ER21-1115-003 | Duke Energy Progress, LLC and Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
| ER21-1118-003 | Louisville Gas and Electric Company | |
| ER21-1125-003 | Alabama Power Company | |
| ER21-1128-003 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. | |
| E-3 | ER21-1111-005 | Alabama Power Company |
| ER21-1112-005 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. | |
| ER21-1114-005 | Louisville Gas and Electric Company | |
| ER21-1116-005 | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | |
| ER21-1117-005 | Duke Energy Progress, LLC | |
| ER21-1119-005 | Georgia Power Company | |
| ER21-1120-005 | Kentucky Utilities Company | |
| ER21-1121-005 (Not consolidated) | Mississippi Power Company | |
| E-4 | OMITTED | |
| E-5 | ER22-865-000 | Glaciers Edge Wind Project, LLC |
| E-6 | EL10-56-000 | Western Electricity Coordinating Council |
| E-7 | ER21-2401-001 | Oliver Wind Energy Center II, LLC’ |
| E-8 | EF21-3-000 | Bonneville Power Administration |
| E-9 | ER21-2179-001 | Oliver Wind I, LLC |
| E-10 | ER21-1807-003 | Hill Top Energy Center LLC |
| E-11 | ER21-2860-001 | The Connecticut Light and Power Company |
| E-12 | EL22-27-000 | Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, and Mississippi Power Company |
| E-13 | ER18-194-000 | Southwest Power Pool, Inc. and American Electric Power Service Corporation |
| ER18-195-000 | ||
| E-14 | ER18-1106-002 | Kestrel Acquisition, LLC |
| E-15 | EL22-8-000 | Irradiant Partners, LP |
| E-16 | EL21-98-000 | Pacific Gas and Electric Company |
| GAS | ||
| G-1 | RP22-433-000 | Range Resources-Appalachia, LLC and Columbia Gulf Transmission, LLC v. Texas Eastern Transmission, LP |
| RP22-435-000 (Not Consolidated) | Range Resources-Appalachia, LLC v. Texas Eastern Transmission, LP | |
| G-2 | RP21-1001-002 | Texas Eastern Transmission, LP |
| G-3 | RP21-957-000 | Northern Natural Gas Company |
| HYDRO | ||
| H-1 | P-14227-005 | The Nevada Hydro Company, Inc. |
| H-2 | P-15229-000 | Alabama Power Company |
| Certificates | ||
| C-1 | PL18-1-001 | Certification of New Interstate Natural Gas Facilities |
| PL21-3-001 | Consideration of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Natural Gas Infrastructure Project Reviews | |
| C-2 | CP20-527-000 | Columbia Gulf Transmission, LLC |
| C-3 | CP20-50-000 | Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. |
| CP20-51-000 | Southern Natural Gas Company, L.L.C. | |
| C-4 | CP20-48-000 | Iroquois Gas Transmission System,L.P. |
| C-5 | CP15-554-004 | Atlantic Coast Pipeline,LLC |
| CP15-554-005 | ||
| CP15-554-006 | ||
| CP15-554-007 | ||
| CP15-554-009 | ||
| CP15-555-003 | Dominion Energy Transmission, Inc. | |
| CP15-555-004 | ||
| CP15-555-005 | ||
| CP15-555-007 | Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc. | |
| C-6 | CP17-458-015 | Midship Pipeline Company, LLC |
| C-7 | CP21-28-000 | Northern Natural Gas Company |
Witnesses:
Republican witness:
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene an Executive Session at 10 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, to consider several pieces of legislation.
Climate and environmental legislation:
As well as:
Additionally:
The meeting will be webcast on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED:
The Commission will consider whether to propose amendments that would enhance and standardize registrants’ climate-related disclosures for investors.
CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: For further information and to ascertain what, if any, matters have been added, deleted or postponed, please contact Vanessa A. Countryman from the Office of the Secretary at (202) 551-5400
On Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. ET, in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building and Cisco WebEx, the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills:
The purpose of the hearing is to consider the nomination of Dr. Kathryn Huff to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Nuclear Energy).
Nominee: