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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY STUDY 
                               INSTITUTE

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                          HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 11, 2024

  Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) on its 40th 
anniversary. Since its inception, EESI has steadfastly worked to 
provide policymakers with timely, relevant, educational resources about 
environmental, clean energy, and climate topics. Through seven 
presidential administrations throughout its forty-year history, EESI 
has remained dedicated to its mission and providing much needed 
information to better the lives of Americans across our country.
  The story of EESI begins in the 1970s when a bipartisan group of 
members of Congress--led by then-Rep. Richard L. ``Dick'' Ottinger--
established the Environmental and Energy Study Conference to help 
policymakers understand sustainability issues that were gaining in 
importance on Capitol Hill. By 1984, the Conference had evolved into an 
independent nonprofit organization: EESI.
  As climate, clean energy, and environmental challenges have become 
more complicated and more urgent over the years, EESI has produced 
briefings, articles, fact sheets, issue briefs, and podcasts that 
clearly explain and synthesize issues for policymakers, with an 
emphasis on Congressional staff, while remaining objective and 
nonpartisan.
  Moreso, I have the privilege of serving as a co-chair of the 
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus, which highlights, on a 
bipartisan basis, the many benefits of clean energy. Each year, EESI 
works with House and Senate Caucus leadership to organize the 
Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO and Policy 
Forum. Dozens of leaders, experts, and practitioners descend on Capitol 
Hill to exhibit their solutions and raise awareness of how clean energy 
is creating good-paying jobs, promoting environmental justice, 
expanding economic development in rural communities, and contributing 
to national security and resilience. Now in its 27th year, the EXPO and 
Policy Forum is firmly established as an essential showcase and venue 
for policymaker education.
  Many congratulations to EESI on 40 impactful years on Capitol Hill. 
As my colleagues in Congress and I consider new policies and 
investments to meet the climate challenges of today and tomorrow, I 
have no doubt that EESI will continue to be an essential resource and 
eager partner. On behalf of the United States Congress and Missouri's 
Fifth District, I applaud EESI for 40 years of achievements and I look 
forward to the years of success to come.

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