Falling through. How is the Energy Commission grappling with this . We use a screen as one tool among many. Were trying to do it in a way that doesnt link us ball and chain to any one existing tool. The screen is helpful as far as it goes but it has those limitations as you mentioned. We did a lowincome barriers report and its Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy sb350 ordered us to do and came out with recommendations one of which was better information and data on the lowincome aspects of the policy environment or program environment. But really i think it developed within the commission and across our sister agencies allowed us to have a more developed view of what it means to focus on lowincome and disadvantaged communities. I think its an iterative process for the tool. Its got value but not perfect. Commissioner that was interesting. Thank you, commissioner, for that. As our remarks were in line with yours the challenge of getting off natural gas in the building sector. For us
Presentations to disadvantaged communities and disproportionately burdened by environmental factors. There was controversy around the tool where maybe Hunters Point wasnt included in the original tool. Is the California Commission continuing to track this and the hope is other communities arent falling through. How is the Energy Commission grappling with this . We use a screen as one tool among many. Were trying to do it in a way that doesnt link us ball and chain to any one existing tool. The screen is helpful as far as it goes but it has those limitations as you mentioned. We did a lowincome barriers report and its Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy sb350 ordered us to do and came out with recommendations one of which was better information and data on the lowincome aspects of the policy environment or program environment. But really i think it developed within the commission and across our sister agencies allowed us to have a more developed view of what it means to focus on lowi
Hope is other communities arent falling through. How is the Energy Commission grappling with this . We use a screen as one tool among many. Were trying to do it in a way that doesnt link us ball and chain to any one existing tool. The screen is helpful as far as it goes but it has those limitations as you mentioned. We did a lowincome barriers report and its Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy sb350 ordered us to do and came out with recommendations one of which was better information and data on the lowincome aspects of the policy environment or program environment. But really i think it developed within the commission and across our sister agencies allowed us to have a more developed view of what it means to focus on lowincome and disadvantaged communities. I think its an iterative process for the tool. Its got value but not perfect. Commissioner that was interesting. Thank you, commissioner, for that. As our remarks were in line with yours the challenge of getting off natural gas
Nutrition for street to order. Todays hearing marks this committees ninth hearing this year, dedicated to enlisting listen to our stakeholders around the country on out our Office Programs are currently working or need improvement as we work towards farm bill reauthorization during this congress. This includes taking a look at spending request for proposals for 39 programs in the farm bill that do not have budget baseline. And as i said each of these hearings are committee must be mindful of very tough budgetary environment that we have to face. While it is a principal duty of this committee to ensure the next farm bill provides our nations agriculture produces with the necessary tools and resources to feed a growing and hungry world, our responsibilities and the will of the is a you not stop there. It is also critical for next farm bill works to support Rural Businesses and cooperatives and Health Clinics and schools, Renewable Energy, and biobased product manufacturers manufacturers
And todays hearing is going to examine the department of Energy Management and Mission Priorities under the leadership of secretary rick perry. Im very pleased to welcome him this money for his first appearance before this subcommittee. D. O. E. Performs essential security missions. It plays a central role in ensuring that the nations Domestic Energy security. It performs challenging cleanup operations to address its vast environmental and Nuclear Waste liabilities, and it provides key energy data and support the foundational science and Technological Development to advance the benefits of all forms of energy and Energy Delivery to ensure the longterm security and prosperity of americans. Excess of these diverse missions requires sound management and robust secretarial authorities. Success also requires focused attention and Budget Resources to address the most pressing priorities in light of current and anticipated energy and security situations. In this context history will help the