American Energy Security and Innovation: An Assessment of North America's Energy Resources

The testimony by Jennifer Morgan of the World Resources Institute emphasizes the necessity of integrating climate change risks into energy resource development and infrastructure planning. It urges Congress to review federal agency authorities regarding climate risk, support impact assessments for energy infrastructure, and implement comprehensive, long-term policies to drive clean energy competitiveness. Specific recommendations for energy efficiency include improving product labeling for informed consumer choice and updating efficiency standards for vehicles and appliances. The document calls for bipartisan agreement on policies that diversify domestic energy production and maximize the deployment of low-carbon technologies through funding and incentives.

• The author recommends that Congress direct the National Climate Assessment and Development Advisory Committee to evaluate federal agency and national laboratory authorities to better integrate climate change risks into decision-making processes.
• To enhance energy efficiency, the testimony suggests Congress focus on two areas: ensuring accurate and timely product labeling for consumers and supporting the federal government's ability to update efficiency standards for appliances, vehicles, and other equipment.
• The document asserts that U.S. energy policy should be comprehensive, long-term, targeted, and inclusive, with a near-term priority on providing funding and incentives for clean and low-carbon energy technologies.

APA

Morgan, J. (n.d.). American Energy Security and Innovation: An Assessment of North America's Energy Resources. World Resources Institute. https://www.wri.org/publications/testimony-american-energy-security-and-innovation-assessment-north-americas-energy

Chicago

Morgan, Jennifer. American Energy Security and Innovation: An Assessment of North America's Energy Resources. World Resources Institute, n.d. https://www.wri.org/publications/testimony-american-energy-security-and-innovation-assessment-north-americas-energy.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{morganndamerican, author = {Morgan, Jennifer}, title = {{American Energy Security and Innovation: An Assessment of North America's Energy Resources}}, institution = {World Resources Institute}, url = {https://www.wri.org/publications/testimony-american-energy-security-and-innovation-assessment-north-americas-energy}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }