BACKGROUND

EESI’s Energy and Climate Program supports policy changes and strategies that will allow the United States and other countries to mitigate climate change while reaping the environmental, economic, national security and public health benefits of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. EESI works towards policies and practices that will mitigate climate change by 1) Promoting development and use of energy efficient technologies (in every sector) and renewable energy resources, including biomass, geothermal, solar, small hydro and wind; 2) Educating policymakers about innovative climate change policies adopted by state, local and foreign governments and their benefits; 3) Educating policymakers about actions on climate change being taken by private sector companies and by key constituents such as the religious community; 4) Advocating energy efficiency and renewable energy policies and measures as cornerstones of national and state energy policy; and 5) Building coalitions of vital stakeholders in consumer, business, environmental, religious, energy policy, governmental and academic organizations. In essence, we seek to “change the political climate for climate change” and to help foster a low carbon energy revolution.

CLIMATE CHANGE NEWS

Published weekly, this free electronic newsletter goes to the majority of Congressional offices as well as a growing distribution list. Providing a news update that simply reports on domestic and international news about climate change, whether it is scientific literature, governmental or private sector actions, or conferences, Climate Change News receives excellent reviews from our Capitol Hill audience. The newsletter is a useful way to keep policymakers informed on a regular basis and to provide a real sense of momentum on the issues of climate change and clean energy.

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ENERGY AND CLIMATE CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFINGS

EESI’s highly respected and well-attended Congressional forums create issue visibility and play a unique and vital role in the policy process. They are thoughtfully designed and feature the top experts in each field. They spur hearings, develop Congressional leadership, and spawn media coverage and affect policy positions. Senior Congressional staff and the many groups we work with are extremely supportive of our briefings and have asked EESI to do more briefings – they believe this kind of education and visibility is critical. Our briefing panels provide a variety of perspectives to a broad audience.

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CONGRESSIONAL CAUCUSES

EESI works closely with the House and Senate Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucuses and the House Climate Change Caucus. EESI coordinates and co-sponsors with the Caucuses several briefings and private events annually, and provides them with timely and valuable energy and climate related information.

Senate Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Caucus Members
House Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Caucus Members
House Climate Change Caucus Members

SOME OF OUR RECENT PUBLICATIONS AND EVENTS

Congressional Briefing
Loan Guarantee Provisions in the 2007 Energy Bills:

Does Nuclear Power Pose Significant Taxpayer Risk and Liability?
10/30/07

Climate Fact Sheet
Annotated Bibliography of Important Climate Science Papers
5/21/07

Climate Fact Sheet
Recent Polling on Public Perceptions of Climate Change, April 2006-2007

Fact Sheets

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fact Sheets

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