CU Boulder chief sustainability officer to testify at House climate crisis hearing
The hearing on “Colorado’s Roadmap for Clean Energy Action: Lessons from State and Local Leaders” is set to begin at 9 a.m. at the University of Colorado Law School's Wittemyer Courtoom, and will be open to the public.
“As a leading public research university, we are honored to host a congressional hearing,” said Chancellor Philip DiStefano.
Also among those testifying will be Gov. Jared Polis and Boulder Mayor Suzanne Jones. A livestream of the hearing will be available on .
Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., whose district includes Boulder, is a member of the committee and announced the hearing earlier in July.
CU Boulder experts are regularly asked to testify before congressional committees regarding environmental research. The university is a top university for National Science Foundation funding, consistently ranked top in the world for geosciences, and maintains a high commitment to sustainability through multiple programs and initiatives. It’s also home to several research hubs, such as the , Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute, , and . The Front Range is home to the ; ; one of 's five global research hubs; and in Golden, one of the country's leading centers for research in wind, solar and energy efficiency.