I would like to thank Commissioner Mersinger for the kind invitation to join this meeting of EEMAC – the inaugural meeting of this advisory committee under your leadership. To that end, investments are critical to maintaining and improving energy infrastructure. Investments in energy infrastructure are critical to our economy. Geopolitical events in Europe, specifically, the invasion of Ukraine has led to remarkable disruptions in energy and agriculture markets. [2] The White House, FACT SHEET: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Boosts Clean Energy Jobs, Strengthens Resilience, and Advances Environmental Justice, (November 08, 2021), available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/11/08/fact-sheet-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-deal-boosts-clean-energy-jobs-strengthens-resilience-and-advances-environmental-justice/.

Source: Wall Street Journal September 20, 2022 20:51 UTC