House Proceeding 01-28-09 on Jan 28th, 2009 :: 1:18:25 to 1:20:35
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1:18:22 to 1:18:43( Edit History Discussion )

Edward J. Markey: at the desk. the chair: clerk will designate the amendment. in part b of 111-9, offered by mr. markey of massachusetts the air: the gentleman from massachusetts, mr. markey, and a member opposed each will control five minutes. the chair recognizes the gentle mr. markey: i offer this

1:18:25 to 1:20:35( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Edward J. Markey

1:18:44 to 1:19:05( Edit History Discussion )

Edward J. Markey: technical amendment to clarify language adopted by the energy and commerce committee concerning the grant program for smart grids. this language is supported by companies across energy and technology industries from duke energy to general electric to google. the underlying bill directs the department of energy to make grants for programs that support new technologies that can help americans use energy

1:19:06 to 1:19:26( Edit History Discussion )

Edward J. Markey: more wisely and more efficiently. one prision in the bill requires the secretary to ensure that the funds used to -- are used to promote innovation in the dynamic smart grid area. the purpose of this amendment is simply to clarify that any sort of open protocol should be supported. some industry participants were

1:19:27 to 1:19:47( Edit History Discussion )

Edward J. Markey: concerned that the language adopted by the committee would have restricted to just internet protocol technology that which could be used. this amendment makes clear that any open protocol will be eligible for funding in order not to preclude future innovation. this provision has support from

1:19:48 to 1:20:08( Edit History Discussion )

Edward J. Markey: leading energy companies, w see our energy future shaped by much -- as much by information technology as by horsepower. this pro from leading electric companies and i've already made reference earlier to duke and general electric and to google, but those are representative

1:20:09 to 1:20:30( Edit History Discussion )

Edward J. Markey: companies of the wide range of corporate support for this open protocol approach and at this point, i'd like to reserve the balance of my time. the chair: the gentleman in california -- from california rises in opposition. opposition, i have no speakers in opposition. the chair: you yield back the balance of your time, sir?

1:20:31 to 1:20:35( Edit History Discussion )

Edward J. Markey: mr. lewis: yes. the chair: the gentleman from massachusetts. mr. markey: i yield back the