Clean Energy Experts to Meet: Virtual Spots for Green Ideas
Published Date: 1/29/2025
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Summary
The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee is meeting on February 12, 2025, in Washington, DC, and online. Anyone interested in clean energy can join, but in-person spots are limited and given first-come, first-served. This is a great chance to hear and share ideas that could shape the future of renewable energy and save money on energy bills.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Public meeting — attend online or in person
You can attend the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee meeting on February 12, 2025 at the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, DC, or join the meeting online. Registration instructions are provided for both in-person and online attendance.
In-person seats limited, first-come basis
In-person attendance at the February 12, 2025 meeting is limited and requests to attend in person will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. If you want to be there in person, you must register early because spots are limited.
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