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 House Democratic caucus pilloried President Donald Trump’s first set of executive actions, accusing him of working to “gut our bedrock pollution and environmental protections.”
But in a multipage letter filled with both bullet points and outrage, the leaders of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition offered something of an olive branch.
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WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted California a Clean Air Act waiver to set more stringent emission rules for light duty vehicles.
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Leadership and key staff from the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) officially celebrated the acceptance of nearly $77 million in federal grant funding Wednesday morning during a special event attended by state officials, and dignitaries from Sacramento County. The gathering, held at McClellan Business Park, marked the beginning of SacRT’s ambitious push toward a zero-emission future and the creation of the region’s first hydrogen fuel infrastructure.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) released the following statement after California launched the first phase of its federal Home Energy Rebate programs to help lower families’ utility bills. California is implementing the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) portion of the rebate program—enabling savings on energy efficiency improvements.
A project to electrify hundreds of homes in Sacramento’s Meadowview neighborhood will get millions of dollars in new federal funding to launch the program.
The $3 million for Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s Neighborhood Electrification Project will electrify as many as 300 homes in Meadowview, the utility company said. Upgrades will include induction stoves and smart thermostats, heat pump space heaters and water heaters along with chargers for electric vehicles, where feasible.
Washington, D.C. – Today, leaders of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), including Co-Chairs Reps. Doris Matsui, Mike Quigley, and Paul Tonko, Vice Chairs Reps. Don Beyer, Matt Cartwright, Sean Casten, Chellie Pingree, and Katie Porter, and Chair Emeritus Rep.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) released the following statement to celebrate the two-year anniversary of President Biden signing the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)into law.
Washington, D.C. – House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Members Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Mike Levin (CA-49) along with the SEEC Co-Chairs — Reps. Doris Matsui (CA-07), Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Paul Tonko (NY-20) — led a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan, urging the agency to adopt strong, comprehensive standards for existing gas-fired powerplants.
Nine Democratic lawmakers are urging the CFTC to finalize “rigorous” guidance for carbon credit trading and are weighing legislation to bolster the agency's authority.