• Electricity

    The composition of tomorrow’s electricity generation mix dominates many of the energy policy debates held today. Reliability and affordability must remain prominent factors in the electricity sector transition already underway, but given the challenge posted by climate change, attention must be paid to the environmental impact of electricity sources. Efforts must be undertaken at the national, state, and local levels to facilitate energy innovation and company-driven and federally-sponsored research and development activities.

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  • Reports
    July 25, 2014

    The Value of US Power Supply Diversity

    The availability and affordability of electricity has been central to the growth of every developed country.  America’s rapid growth into an industrial, technological, and economic powerhouse has been fueled by the availability of a wide variety of electricity sources.  Our nation’s diverse sources of electric generation currently provide America with an abundant, reliable and affordable electric supply to support the continued growth and development of our economy. 

  • Letters
    July 25, 2014

    Letter regarding "The Value of US Power Supply Diversity"

    The availability and affordability of electricity has been central to the growth of every developed country. America’s rapid growth into an industrial, technological, and economic powerhouse has been fueled by the availability of a wide variety of electricity sources. The diverse sources of electric
  • Letters
    June 18, 2014

    Letter regarding the FY15 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill

    The Chamber supports full funding for the Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) Civil Works Program authorized in the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) of 2014. WRRDA 2014 made smart reforms and long-overdue improvements to the marine transportation system by allowing ultimate full
  • Press Release
    June 2, 2014

    U.S. Chamber Statement on Proposed EPA Regulations on Existing Power Plants

    “Today’s regulations issued by EPA add immense cost and regulatory burdens on America’s job creators. They will have a profound effect on the economy, on businesses, and on families. The Chamber will be actively participating in EPA’s input process on these regulations, and will be educating our
  • Letters
    May 28, 2014

    Letter regarding Assessing Impact of New Carbon Regulations Report

    The Institute for 21st Century Energy (Energy Institute) is an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than three million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry
  • Letters
    May 7, 2014

    Letter in Support of H.R. 2548, the "Electrify Africa Act of 2014"

    The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than three million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations, and dedicated to promoting, protecting, and defending America’s