FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

May 27, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) hosted a bipartisan energy briefing to kick off the Congressional Smart Cities Caucus agenda in the 119th Congress.

“As we carry out our necessary work of modernizing our national infrastructure, it is essential that our federal agencies renew their focus on smart technology and smart community initiatives. I was proud to host this bipartisan briefing to inform my colleagues of the vital intersection between energy and smart cities, and I thank Congressman Issa for his partnership in our shared mission to establish a future for our communities centered in smart city technologies,” said Congresswoman Clarke.

“Energy production is the backbone of the Smart Cities of today and of the future. This is the perfect foundational discussion for the 2025 Smart Cities Caucus. I appreciate Congresswoman Clarke’s partnership on the Caucus and to our panelists for being a part of exploring policy solutions to power the future,” said Congressman Issa.

“We depend on reliable, affordable, and resilient electricity to power the economy, drive innovation, and strengthen national security. With electricity demand rising at the fastest pace in decades, America’s electric companies are working to meet this demand while keeping customer bills as low as possible. Strong public-private partnerships are critical, and EEI and our member companies thank the Smart Cities Caucus and its members for their willingness to work with us to pursue forward-looking policies that help shape America’s energy future,” said Scott Aaronson of the Edison Electric Institute.

Caucus event panelists included:

• Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke
• Congressman Darrell Issa
• Scott Aaronson, Edison Electric Institute 
• Josh Thomas, Entergy Corporation
• Aaron Shapiro, Con Edison Inc.
• Eric Grey, Edison Electric Institute

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