Clean Energy and Climate
As a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Co-Chair of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), Congresswoman Matsui has made it a top priority to bring clean energy technology to Sacramento and transform the city into a global leader in the sector. From securing a $127.5 million grant for the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) to modernize the electricity grid through the installation of SmartGrid, to advocating for a California Rural Home Mortgage Finance Authority Homebuyers Fund (CHF) home retrofit loan program, the Congresswoman continues to support forward-thinking clean energy policies that help our economy and the environment.<br />\
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In 2006, Sacramento was home to just thirty clean energy companies. That number has now increased to over 200 companies. And from 1996 to 2008, Sacramento posted the highest growth in clean energy in California, and now boasts close to 14,000 jobs within this sector. Sacramento routinely tops lists when it comes to energy efficiency, advanced transportation, and innovation, and in 2014, Sacramento ranked 5th in the nation on the <a href="https://cleanedge.com/indexes/u.s.-clean-tech-leadership-index">Clean Tech Leadership Index</a>.<br />\
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In Congress, Congresswoman Matsui has introduced several bills to promote clean energy jobs and manufacturing in the Sacramento region, including the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act that would boost the competitiveness of the U.S. clean technology industry both domestically and overseas. <br />\
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In 2012, the U.S. ranked 10th in clean energy investment per dollar of GDP, behind China, all of Europe, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and Japan. Congresswoman Matsui believes we have an historic opportunity to lead the world in the clean energy sector in our region. From world-class universities and training facilities, to demonstrated consumer support, to a range of existing clean tech companies and forward-thinking utilities, Sacramento has what it takes to foster growth and help jumpstart our local economy.<br />\
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Congresswoman Matsui believes it is vital that our local clean energy manufacturing firms continue to have the tools and resources they need to be competitive in the global clean energy economy, and create new, good paying jobs in the Sacramento region.<br />\
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Visit these local agencies and organizations for more information on our work to make Sacramento the Clean Tech Capital:<br />\
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<li>SARTA: Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance</li>\
<li>Green Capital Alliance</li>\
<li><a href="https://www.smud.org/en/index.htm">SMUD: Sacramento Municipal Utility District</a></li>\
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<h2>Accomplishments</h2>\
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<li>Named Co-Chair of the Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition for the 115th Congress.</li>\
<li>Named as a Conferee to negotiate energy reform legislation in 2016.</li>\
<li>Congresswoman Matsui’s Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistant Act was included in House Democrats’ Make It In America Plan to promote manufacturing and innovation in America in the 114th Congress.</li>\
<li>Helped secure over $300 million in American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds for energy efficiency programs, research and development and job training. Including $127.5 for SMUD’s Smart Grid deployment.</li>\
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<h2>Legislation</h2>\
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<li>H.R. 3107 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2017<br />\
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A new House proposal from Rep. Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) would authorize the federal government to pursue an interim storage program for the nation's nuclear waste.
Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06), a senior Member of the powerful Energy and Commerce Committee, today was appointed to four Energy and Commerce Subcommittees on Health, Environment and Climate Change, Communications and Technology, and Consumer Protection and Commerce.
WASHINGTON Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) led 90 House Members on a letter opposing the Trump Administration's rollback of federal fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards for cars.
Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Matsui (CA-06) released the following statement denouncing the Trump Administration's proposal to freeze fuel economy targets and repeal California's ability to set their own standard:
Sacramento, CA Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) issued the following statement on California's participation in a lawsuit with 17 other states and the District of Columbia over the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) April 2 Final Determination to weaken vehicle emissions standards:
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Representatives Zoe Lofgren (CA-19) and Doris Matsui (CA-06) introduced the Clean Energy Victory Bonds Act to provide Americans the opportunity to invest in clean energy technologies and projects around the country.
Washington, D.C. Today, at a House Energy andamp; Commerce Joint Energy and Environment Subcommittee hearing on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Fiscal Year 2019 budget, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) called for continuing work to license interim storage solutions for our nation's spent nuclear fuel.
Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA-06) led 19 of her House Energy andamp; Commerce Committee colleagues in introducing the Clean and Efficient Cars Act of 2018, which would preserve fuel economy and vehicle emissions standards that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save drivers money at the pump.