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Jun 28, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Members of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) said Friday's House vote to open more of the nation's shoreline was "reckless and unnecessary," calling it yet another giveaway to the oil industry at taxpayers' expense.

The House of Representatives passed H.R. 2231 by a vote of 235 to 186. President Obama has threatened to veto the bill if it reaches his desk in its present form.


Jun 25, 2013
Washington, D.C.— Following the President’s speech on his Climate Action Plan, members of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) released the following statement.

Jun 18, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) welcomes to its ranks freshman Congressman John K. Delaney of Maryland’s 6th Congressional District.


May 8, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) welcomes to its ranks freshman Congressman Denny Heck of Washington’s 10th Congressional District.


Apr 26, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) is pleased to announce the leadership for the SEEC Environment, Energy, and Climate Task Forces. Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI) will serve as Chair of the Energy Task Force; Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) will serve as Chair of the Environment Task Force; and Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA) will serve as Chair of the Climate Task Force.


Apr 8, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) welcomed freshman Congressman Brad Schneider of Illinois' 10th Congressional District to its ranks.


Apr 3, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition (SEEC) welcomes to its ranks Congressman Scott Peters of California’s 52nd Congressional District.


Mar 25, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Friday, 25 members of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), along with 8 of their House colleagues, sent a letter to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The letter encourages HUD, as part of their Hurricane Sandy rebuilding efforts, to issue guidance to states and localities regarding the installation of combined heat and power (CHP) systems. HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan is leading the Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force.


Mar 13, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) is pleased to announce its leadership for the 113th Congress. SEEC leadership includes three Co-Chairs: Rep. Steve Israel (D-NY), Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-VA), Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY); and four Vice-Chairs: Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Rep. Rush Holt (D-NJ), Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO), and Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA).

Feb 12, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Following the President’s State of the Union address, members of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) released the following statement: