Support for Select Federal Programs that Address Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

This written testimony from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations requests at least level funding for fiscal year 2021 for several U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) programs focused on climate change mitigation and adaptation.

• EESI advocates for a comprehensive approach to climate change, stating that no single policy can achieve necessary emissions reductions or support all affected communities in adapting. The organization requests that the Subcommittee provide at least level funding for fiscal year 2021 and ensure agencies obligate resources in a timely manner.
• The DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is highlighted for its role in advancing energy efficiency and renewable technologies, including solar photovoltaics and solid-state lighting. EESI emphasizes the importance of integrating these technologies, such as through the Building America program, to achieve net-zero energy home construction and improve community resilience via building-grid integration.
• EESI requests specific FY2021 funding levels for several EERE programs: at least $410 million for the Vehicle Technologies Program to improve fuel economy and reduce petroleum use; at least $395 million for the Advanced Manufacturing Office to maintain international competitiveness; and at least $300 million for the Buildings Technologies Office to help homeowners and businesses achieve peak energy efficiency.
• The testimony requests no less than $378.5 million for the Weatherization and State Energy Program. This includes at least $308.5 million for the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), which has made over 7.4 million homes more efficient since 1976 and produces $4.50 in benefits for every dollar spent, and $70 million for the State Energy Program (SEP), which leverages over $10 for every federal dollar invested.
• Additional funding requests include $135 million for the Energy Information Administration for data collection on energy consumption, $44 million for the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)—which has already reduced energy outlays by $8 billion over 18 years through private capital—and $2 million for a U.S. Energy and Employment Report.

APA

Bresette, D. (2020). Support for Select Federal Programs that Address Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation. Environmental and Energy Study Institute. https://www.eesi.org/files/EESI-Testimony-House-Approps-Energy-033120.pdf

Chicago

Bresette, Daniel. Support for Select Federal Programs that Address Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation. Environmental and Energy Study Institute, 2020. https://www.eesi.org/files/EESI-Testimony-House-Approps-Energy-033120.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{bresette2020support, author = {Bresette, Daniel}, title = {{Support for Select Federal Programs that Address Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation}}, publisher = {Environmental and Energy Study Institute}, year = {2020}, month = mar, url = {https://www.eesi.org/files/EESI-Testimony-House-Approps-Energy-033120.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }