Committee On

Oversight & Government Reform

The Effects of Rising Energy Costs on American Families and Employers

February 14, 2013

Chairman's Preview Statement

The Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Health Care and Entitlements held a hearing on the impact of rising energy prices on American families and small businesses, and the role government regulations play in increased costs

Witnesses

Mr. Gene Trisko (testimony)
Attorney at Law and Energy Economist

Ms. Paula Carmody (testimony)
President
National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates

Mr. George Hand (testimony)
General Manager
Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative

Mr. Daniel R. Simmons (testimony)
Director of Regulatory and State Affairs
Institute for Energy Research

Mr. Daniel Weiss (testimony)
Senior Fellow
Center for American Progress