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Feb 17, 2011
SEEC opposes GOP funding bill and its attacks on public health, environment & American innovation
WASHINGTON, DC - This week the members of the House of Representatives Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition (SEEC) announced their opposition to Republican legislation that would gut funding for important protections for public health and the environment, and defund vital domestic clean energy programs.
Jan 26, 2011
SEEC welcomes President's embrace of clean energy innovation & jobs agenda
WASHINGTON, DC - Following tonight's State of the Union Address in which President Obama called for a focus on investment and policies to grow America's clean energy economy, the leaders of the Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition (SEEC) welcomed the President's remarks. Since its founding at the start of the 111th Congress, SEEC - a caucus of 47 House Democrats - has sought to advance policies that will grow promising domestic clean energy industries, arguing the economic, national security, and environmental benefits of renewable energy and energy efficiency. SEEC leaders were glad to see the President embrace their clean energy agenda as a priority at the start of 2011.
Jun 22, 2010
SEEC backs legislation to clean & restore Gulf, hold BP accountable & enact stronger drilling regulations
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today the Congressional Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition (SEEC) announced its endorsement of legislation in response to the BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill- the largest environmental disaster in American history. SEEC announced its support for legislative proposals to put Americans to work cleaning and restoring the Gulf; increase the liability cap for economic damage claims resulting from oil spills; assess royalty payments on spilled oil; and strengthen environmental and technological rig safety, spill prevention and response standards.
Jun 15, 2010
SEEC leaders commend President Obama's call to action for a clean energy future
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to President Obama's speech tonight outlining the federal response to the BP oil spill and advocating for legislation to reduce U.S. oil dependence and invest in clean energy, Reps. Steve Israel (D-NY) and Jay Inslee (D-WA)- the co-chairs of the Congressional Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition (SEEC)- released the following statement:
Mar 8, 2010
SEEC Leads Charge Urging Funding for Key Environmental and Clean Energy Initiatives
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today the members of the Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition (SEEC) joined with colleagues in the House of Representatives to send a letter to House Budget Committee Chairman John Spratt and Ranking Member Paul Ryan urging funding for important environmental, clean energy, and sustainability initiatives as part of the Fiscal Year 2011 federal budget.
Sep 16, 2009
SEEC hosts breakfast round table with the Alliance to Save Energy
Today the co-chairs of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) hosted a breakfast round-table with industry leaders from the Alliance to Save Energy (ASE), focused on a discussion of enacting strong U.S. climate and energy policies to address the challenges faced by our nation in the twenty first century.