Energy Hearing: Examining Affordability, Choice, and Security in Appliance and Buildings Policies

The Subcommittee on Energy has scheduled a hearing on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at
2:00 p.m. (ET) in 2123 Rayburn House Office Building. The title of the hearing is “Building the
American Dream: Examining Affordability, Choice, and Security in Appliance and Buildings
Policies.” This hearing will examine the impact of green buildings and appliance policies on
housing affordability, energy costs, grid reliability, national security, and consumer choice.

WITNESSES

Buddy Hughes, Chairman, National Association of Home Builders;

Ben Lieberman, Senior Fellow, Competitive Enterprise Institute;

Jim Steffes, Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Washington Gas; and

Kara Saul Rinaldi, Chief Policy Officer, Building Performance Association