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

This testimony by Jennifer Morgan, Director of WRI's Climate and Energy program, outlines the risks and opportunities associated with climate change and clean energy in the United States, providing specific policy recommendations for Congress to mitigate global warming and enhance energy security.

• Jennifer Morgan recommends that Congress request the National Climate Assessment and Development Advisory Committee to review federal agency and national laboratory authorities to better integrate climate change risks into decision-making processes.
• To drive clean energy growth and competitiveness, the testimony suggests that energy policies must be inclusive, targeted, long-term, and comprehensive.
• Congress can improve energy efficiency through two primary mechanisms: expanding accurate and timely product labeling to inform consumer choice, and supporting the federal ability to update energy efficiency standards for appliances, vehicles, and other equipment sold in U.S. commerce.
• The testimony urges Congress to reach a bipartisan agreement on national energy policies that prioritize the deployment of low-carbon technologies, the diversification of domestic energy production, and the minimization of environmental impacts, while providing immediate funding and incentives for clean energy.

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} }