U.S. Relations With the People's Republic of China (2009)

U.S. Department of Energy

October 27, 2009

Secretary Chu's Testimony to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works

Washington, DC -- Secretary Steven Chu testified this morning before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on S. 1733, the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act.  His prepared testimony is below:

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China has already made its choice.  China is spending about $9 billion a month on clean energy.  It is also investing $44 billion by 2012 and $88 billion by 2020 in Ultra High Voltage transmission lines.  These lines will allow China to transmit power from huge wind and solar farms far from its cities.  While every country's transmission needs are different, this is a clear sign of China's commitment to developing renewable energy.

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