The most recent programs for the Energy Policy Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1163 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 00:14:20 GMT Susan Casey-Lefkowitz talked about issues related to the Keystone XL pipeline from Canada through the middle of the U.S. to the Gulf of Mexico, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included environmental and regulatory concerns,and the House bill that would eliminate pipeline builder TransCanada's having to get a cross-border permit. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312881-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312881-5 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chair Wyden (D-OR) and Ranking Member Murkowski (R-AK) spoke on the Senate floor about the nomination of Ernest Moniz as secretary of the Energy Department. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312793-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312793-4 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT State officials from Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming testified on the Interior Department's effort to create an additional layer of regulations for hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," the process by which water and various chemicals are injected into rock deposits deep underground to release natural gas into wells. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312626-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312626-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Navy Secretary Ray Mabus was one of the featured speakers at a discussion hosted by the Truman National Security Project. In his remarks he said the military must invest in alternative fuel in order to deal with future price shocks and budget constraints. The Navy had set a goal of getting half its energy from alternative fuels by 2020. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312528-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312528-3 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rex Tillerson spoke at the Dallas/Fort Forth World Affairs Council. He talked about energy, innovation, and the economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312232-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312232-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the impact of drought in Southwestern and Great Plains states on water supplies and the energy sector. Topics included global climate change, and increased collaboration between states, regions, and governmental agencies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312361-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312361-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Parin Bhaduri, Austin Hoag, and Nalin Varma's video, [Public Transportation in the Nation] was the middle school-section first prize-winning video in C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest. They were eighth graders at Farragut Middle School in Knoxville, Tennessee. The local cable company was Charter Communications. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was an annual national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary on a specific theme.*In the 2013 contest participants were asked to send a message to the president on the issue they consider most important in 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311538-25 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311538-25 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Anthony Costello talked about tax breaks for oil and gas companies, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included tax break eliminations in President Obama's fiscal year 2014 budget, the history of the these tax breaks, the impact of eliminating them, and how much revenue would be raised if they were repealed. This program was part of C-SPAN's "Your Money" series.*Each Monday morning the last hour of "Washington Journal" is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312284-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312284-6 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified at a hearing on the Keystone XL pipeline approval process and Representative Lee Terry's (R-KS) legislation that would remove the need for a presidential permit for this specific pipeline. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312013-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312013-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Alison Redford, the premier of Alberta Province, talked about the Keystone XL pipeline, which would run from Alberta to the Texas coast, the U.S. State Department's recent Supplement Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) examining the pipeline, and the Alberta-U.S. energy relationship. She described efforts to curb pollution from tar sands oil production, but said that tar sands production would not slow down if the pipeline was not extended to the Gulf of Mexico. After her remarks she was interviewed by Daniel Yergin and responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. She was interrupted by protestors several times. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311993-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311993-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT After the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on the nomination of Ernest Moniz to be the secretary of the Department of Energy, Committee Chair Wyden spoke with reporters for several minutes about Mr.*Moniz, secretary of the interior nominee Sally Jewell, and topics such as consumer energy prices and disposal of nuclear waste. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311962-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311962-2 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on the nomination of Ernest Moniz to be the secretary of the Department of Energy. He was introduced by former Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and former National Security Adviser Brent Scowcroft. Many senators asked questions about Environmental Protection Agency policy. Other topics included nuclear fuel and waste, reducing carbon emissions, carbon capture, renewable energy, and hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311962-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311962-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Salazar talked about his tenure as secretary of the Interior. Topics included BP's Gulf of Mexico oil spill, drilling off the coast of Alaska, the Department of the Interior's role in renewable energy issues, his service in the Senate and role as Colorado attorney general during the Columbine shooting, and his future political plans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311918-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311918-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Black talked about the aging pipeline system in the country as well as regulation and the economics of the industry. The rupture on March 29, 2013, of an Exxon Mobil pipe line carrying heavy tar-sand crude oil in Mayflower, Arkansas, was discussed. Video clips of the spill from [Huffington Post] were shown. Topics included the implications for the approval of the Keystone XL pipe line. Mr. Black responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311906-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311906-4 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following Gale Norton's introductory remarks, Ann McElhinney and Phelim McAleer talked about their documentary, [FrackNation: The Miracle and the Madness]. In their speech, they detailed how they evolved from being liberal European journalists to making a film to address what they call misinformation about the process of hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," for natural gas. This event was part of the annual Leadership Program of the Rockies retreat, a Colorado institute that provides economic and political leadership training. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311121-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311121-3 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question "Should we be fracking?" after the presentation of a program featuring the producers of the documentary film [FrackNation]. Clips from the film were shown in the background. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/82396-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/82396-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Electronic answers to the question "Should fracking be part of U.S. energy policy?" were read in preparation for an upcoming open phones segment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/82396-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/82396-101 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Destin Bigsby, Carl Olson, and Kieran Reiser's video, [Renewable Energy], was one of the high school section third prize-winning videos in C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest. They were ninth graders at Long Beach Polytechnic High School in Long Beach, California. The local cable provider was Charter Communications. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was an annual national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary on a specific theme. In the 2013 contest participants were asked to send a message to the president on the issue they consider most important in 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311538-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311538-4 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lisa Margonelli talked about her [Pacific Standard] article on the oil and gas drilling method called hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking." She said public debate on fracking had primarily been focused on the viewpoints of anti-fracking environmental activists and pro-business interests, so she focused on the more everyday effects of fracking, such as taxation and regulatory concerns, safety, and the impact of fracking on communities and local economies. This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series highlighting magazine articles. The title of Ms. Margonelli's article is "The Debate We Aren't Having." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311879-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311879-6 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Lee Terry (R-NE) delivered the weekly Republican address. He urged that construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline be finally authorized in order to help lower energy bills and create American jobs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311834-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311834-102 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama talked about the role of natural gas along with other opportunities for renewable energy. He also spoke about public-private partnerships to reach energy and climate goals. He spoke at the Argonne National Laboratory, one of the Department of Energy's biggest national laboratories for scientific and engineering research. It employs more than 1,250 scientists and engineers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311544-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311544-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sally Jewell testified on her nomination to become secretary of the interior. She was introduced by Washington Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell. In remarks she pledged a balanced approach to energy and said she supported President Obama's "all-of-the-above" energy strategy that includes oil, natural gas and renewable sources like solar and wind. Other topics addressed included public land management, Native American issues, environmental conservation, renewable energy, and oil and gas production. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311363-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311363-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Felmy talked about rising gas prices, oil and gas tax credits, the Keystone pipeline; and climate change proposals. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311283-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311283-6 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, talked about energy issues facing the U.S. and his agenda as the committee's chairman. Topics included energy policy, drilling, exports of natural gas and other fossil fuels, and President Obama's choices to head the Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, and other Interior Department offices. After hte interview the reporters discussed his responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311263-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311263-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gina McCarthy spoke about how the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would implement President Obama's agenda for addressing global climate change during his second term. After her afternoon keynote address, Jonathan Powers talked about federal sustainability efforts and promoting environmental and energy sustainability across federal government operations.*He was interviewed by the moderator and then responded to questions from the audience.* "Federal Sustainability Efforts" was part of a Georgetown University Climate Center state-federal workshop titled, "Promoting Low-Carbon Solutions and a Resilient Future Together." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311105-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311105-5 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT California and Delaware officials and environmental group representatives talked about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote energy efficiency. They showed PowerPoint presentations and responded to questions from the moderator. "Innovative Multi-State Efforts to Reduce Emissions and Energy Use" was a panel of a Georgetown University Climate Center state-federal workshop titled, "Promoting Low-Carbon Solutions and a Resilient Future Together." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311105-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311105-4 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Eileen Claussen outlined actions the Obama administration could take to address global climate change with and without Congress. Issues included new rules on power plant emissions, fuel standards for heavy duty trucks, and improving energy efficiency at federal buildings. Topics included the role of business and prospects for international progress. Ms. Claussen was interviewed by Ms. Arroyo. Others participated from the audience. This was the luncheon program of a Georgetown University Climate Center state-federal workshop titled, "Promoting Low-Carbon Solutions and a Resilient Future Together." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311105-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311105-3 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senior staff from the House, Senate, and Energy Department presented their priorities for clean energy policy. "The Path Forward on Clean Energy" was a panel of a Georgetown University Climate Center state-federal workshop titled, "Promoting Low-Carbon Solutions and a Resilient Future Together." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311105-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311105-2 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A General Motors vice president expressed confidence in the future of electric automobiles, noting that sales volume had increased significantly as more Americans became used to the technology. State officials talked about state efforts to build the infrastructure necessary to support electric vehicles (EVs). "State and Regional Efforts to Advance Electric Vehicle Deployment" was a panel of a Georgetown University Climate Center state-federal workshop titled, "Promoting Low-Carbon Solutions and a Resilient Future Together." The program opened with a video. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311105-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311105-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed key issues in the Canada-U.S. relationship, focusing on energy, the environment, and trade. The main topic was the Keystone XL Pipeline which would move crude oil from the tar sands of Alberta, Canada, down to the Gulf of Mexico. Delays in the project had strained relations between the countries. A video about the issues was shown. Panelists referenced President Obama's State of the Union speech and some major comments made by the Canadian prime minister and the media. Panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. Peter Van Dusen moderated. "Canada-U.S.: What's the Future for Energy, Environment and Trade?" was part of the [Maclean's]-CPAC "In Conversation" series of town halls. It was held at the Newseum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311037-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311037-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) spoke about U.S. energy and climate policy. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311022-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311022-4 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) delivered the weekly Republican address. She talked about energy policy, http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310918-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310918-102 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) spoke to reporters on her energy plan titled, "Energy 20/20: A Vision for America's Energy Future." It includes drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) as well as approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310778-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310778-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Lisa Murkowski talked about her energy plan titled, "Energy 20/20: A Vision for America's Energy Future." The plan contains recommendations to make energy "abundant, affordable, clean, diverse and secure." In remarks, she said Congress needed to find common ground in order to pass any future climate change legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310774-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310774-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tom Stricker Tom Stricker spoke live from the Washington Auto Show about the impact of energy and environmental policy decisions on Toyota products. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310717-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310717-3 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Auto industry representatives and regulators talked about efforts to improve fuel efficiency. Gina McCarthy said that the auto industry was on schedule to meet higher fuel efficiency requirements set to take effect by 2025. Rebecca Lindland said that her research company's latest forecast predicts a drop in auto sales due to trends among younger car buyers. This event was part of a National Journal Live forum entitled: "Affordable Mobility: A Roadmap to Energy Efficiency." It was held in the Caucus Room of the Cannon House Office Building with the support of the Washington Auto Show. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310687-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310687-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Harold Hamm talked about the oil industry and the benefits derived from the drilling procedure known as "fracking." He argued that Obama administration energy policies were stifling overall economic growth. He was interviewed at the [National Review] Institute the "Future of Conservatism" Summit held at the Omni Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310618-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310618-3 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Lee Terry (R-NE) talked about the governor of Nebraska's approval of the reroute of the Keystone XL Pipeline, which avoids the environmentally-sensitive area of the Sand Hills region. He also discussed the role of TransCanada, impact on local economy, feelings of local residents, and hurdles to final permit approval. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310557-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310557-6 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Scientific, business and government leaders examined the impact of the 2011 earthquake off the coast of Japan that triggered a series of events from tsunami to the meltdown of Fukushima nuclear power plant. Topics included business recovery and the use of nuclear power. "Japan 2011: Cascading Disasters" was a plenary session of 13th National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment, titled "Disasters and Environment: Science, Preparedness, and Resilience," held for three days in the Ronald Reagan Building by the National Council for Science and the Environment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310396-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310396-2 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jack Gerard delivered the American Petroleum Institute's annual "State of American Energy" address in the Andrew Mellon Auditorium. Reporting on the industry's investments in the U.S., he said that energy is fundamental to America's future and more domestic production only translates into more economic growth, jobs, and government revenue while punitive taxation would be counterproductive. After lunch he took questions from the media and members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310261-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310261-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the future of energy policy and U.S. energy independence. The presidents of the Shell Oil Company, the Environmental Defense Fund and former EPA Administrator Christine Todd Whitman talked about renewable sources, the use of hydraulic fracturing to drill for oil and gas, the impact of climate change and the potential for a carbon tax. This was part of [The Economist]'s "World in 2013 Festival," held at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309853-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309853-9 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Assistant Defense Secretary Paul Stockton talked about protecting the U.S. electric power grid from natural disasters and cyber threats. He described Hurricane Sandy as a "wake up call" for officials, and talked about Pentagon efforts to build backup power plants at DOD facilities in order to deal with unexpected outages. The event was moderated by former White House Homeland Security Assistant Frank Cilluffo, who now heads the Homeland Security Institute at George Washington University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310002-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310002-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on proposed reforms to the tax code and how incentives for energy efficiency could be implemented in broader tax reform efforts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309903-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309903-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Adam Sieminski and Frank Verrastro talked about the long-term outlook for U.S. energy production and consumption to 2040, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) issued its Annual Energy Outlook 2013 (AEO2013) Reference case, which highlighted a growth in total U.S. energy production that exceeds growth in total U.S. energy consumption through 2040. This program was part of C-SPAN's regular Friday "America by the Numbers" series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309843-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309843-6 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Middle East experts testified on the influence of Iran in the South Caucasus, a region that includes neighboring countries Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. Topics included Turkey and Russia, and energy politics with Europe. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309790-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309790-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Business, political, and retired military leaders talked about the report they were releasing, "National Strategy for Energy Security: Harnessing American Resources and Innovation." The report from Securing America's Future Energy (SAFE) made long-term policy recommendations for energy security. They agreed that oil dependence was the greatest threat to U.S. economic prosperity, national security, and fiscal stability. In the SAFE report, the writers of the report suggested maximizing oil and gas production, reducing consumption and improving conservation, which could boost revenue and reduce debt. This event took place in the Newseum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309743-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309743-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Senators Trent Lott and Byron Dorgan led a discussion on U.S. energy policy. Topics were expected to include developments in domestic gas and oil production, energy security threats and environmental challenges. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309624-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309624-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jack Gerard talked about energy policy, including fracking (hydraulic fracturing), gas prices, U.S. alternative energy efforts, the Keystone XL pipeline, oil company subsidies and the Obama administration's energy polices in a second administration. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309633-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309633-3 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jeffrey Leonard talked about his [Washington Monthly] article, "How We Could Blow the Energy Boom." He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the various vulnerabilities surrounding the nation's electric grid, what can be done to repair it, and the price of repairing it. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309508-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309508-5 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Steven Mufson discussed U.S. energy policy in light of the news that U.S. oil output was set to outpace Saudi Arabia by 2020. According to a report by the International Energy Agency's latest World Energy Outlook, the U.S. would become the world's largest consumer, nearly "energy-independent." Mr. Mufson also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309518-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309518-4 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT