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Audrey Robertson, nominee for EERE, promises science-based leadership amid questions over cuts to renewable and grid programs
Summary
Audrey Robertson, nominated for assistant secretary of energy for energy efficiency and renewable energy, told the Senate committee she supports all forms of reliable energy and emphasized technology and grid modernization. Senators pressed her on proposed budget cuts to EERE, commitments to grants, and support for geothermal, batteries and NREL.
Audrey Robertson, President Trump’s nominee to head the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), told the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on July 15 that she supports “all forms of reliable, affordable and secure energy” and pledged to make “science-based, common sense decisions” if confirmed.
EERE manages a broad portfolio of technology offices that fund work on technologies such as solar, wind, hydrogen, geothermal and grid integration. Ranking Member Senator Heinrich and other senators pressed Robertson on whether the office will continue existing award commitments and on the administration’s proposed budget reductions for EERE and related programs.
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