Vice President Biden made remarks on a new report focused on expanding green jobs and energy savings for middle class families. Following the vice president, additional remarks were made by Sec. of Energy Steven Chu, Sec. of Labor Hilda Solis and Sec. of Housing and Urban Development Shaun Donovan.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Ranking Member of the Energy & Natural Resources Cmte., talked about potential climate change legislation, saying that "energy independence" is one of the most important parts of any legislation

Rep. Edward Markey (D-MA) chaired a House Energy and Commerce Energy and Environment Subcommittee hearing on deterring radioactive imports. Committee members are considering amendments to the Atomic Energy Act that would ban most imports of low-level radioactive materials.

The National Press Club hosts luncheon speaker Jorma Ollila, Incoming Chairman of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and Chairman of Royal Dutch Shell. Mr. Ollila speaks about energy and the need for worldwide action to address climate change in advance of international climate talks in Copenhagen.

The Chairman of Royal Dutch Shell Oil Company endorsed a cap-and-trade system for controlling carbon emissions and urged greater emphasis on energy efficiency. Jorma Ollila is also the incoming Chairman of the World Business Council and the Chairman of Nokia. His remarks from the National Press Club last about an hour.

Sharon Burke gives her opinion on the possible national security implications of climate change and natural resource consumption.

Royal Dutch Shell CEO Peter Voser talked about closing a deal with the Iraqi government to create natural gas development opportunities in southern Iraq. Voser was appointed CEO on July 1, 2009 and leads one of the world’s largest energy companies through an important period of change for the industry.

Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and other top Administration officials host a Clean Energy Economy Forum. The forum is meant to reiterate the need for a comprehensive energy plan that breaks a dependence on oil that poses a threat to the economy, environment, and national security. Business leaders from around the country give their perspective on how best to create jobs while contributing to American energy independence.

Rep. Doc Hastings (R-WA), Ranking Member of the Natural Resources Committee discussed the Obama Administration’s energy policy & offshore drilling.

The National Association of State Energy Officials and the Department of Energy hosted an event in Washington to discuss the outlook for winter heating fuels.