Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm took the stage in Grapevine, Texas, yesterday, and delivered what the Dallas Morning News calls a "powerful" speech on the future of American energy.
"This is also a race, as you all know, to save our shared home, this planet," she said.
"The people in this room are America’s best hope, the technologies that you create will decide whether we win this race.
But no pressure."
The ARPA-E Innovation Summit brings together hundreds of scientists, engineers, and investors from around the country and globe.
It's a chance for them to collaborate one-on-one on how to address America's energy challenges in new and innovative ways.
Granholm also held a fireside chat with energy leaders after her speech, to discuss how technologies supported by the Department of Energy are making an impact and driving American innovation.
She also pressed scientists in the roommany of whom are responsible for current clean energy technologyto continue coming up with solutions to cut back on pollution and emissions, among other climate and renewable energy goals set forth by the Biden administration.
She also said she's committed to pushing those projects forward in Washington, DC.
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