The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) held its Congressional Public Policy Briefing on Energy on December 10, 2025, at Florida International University in Washington, D.C.!
The briefing brought together a diverse group of energy experts to have a forward-looking discussion on how the United States can strengthen its energy future by advancing emerging technologies while maintaining economic growth, grid reliability, and affordability.
Rep. Scott Peters (CA) provided special video remarks emphasizing the importance of strengthening energy infrastructure and fostering solutions that support environmental stewardship and economic growth. Click here to watch his full remarks: https://youtu.be/J9A_58aWhBc?si=af-iuBvb8kXk3Jxg
The program began by spotlighting CHLI partner Katch Skills — a platform that helps users track and showcase both formal and informal skills to build a complete picture of their strengths. It’s designed to turn everyday learning into measurable skills that support personal and professional growth. Click here to register and start logging the skills you learn: https://www.katchskills.ai/
Next, CHLI Chairwoman, The Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, gave remarks highlighting the importance of reliable and affordable energy systems as demand increases, and the global landscape grows more competitive.
The briefing continued with our panel on “Shaping the Future of Energy”, moderated by CHLI Board Member, The Honorable Bill Flores, CEO and Chair of Serolf Technologies LLC. Panelists included: CHLI Board Members, Debbie Marshall, Manager of Federal & International Affairs at Chevron; Yvonne McIntyre, Vice President of Federal Affairs at PG&E Corporation; CHLI Advisory Council Member Kwame Canty, Managing Director at Edison Electric Institute; and Jason De La Cruz, Intergovernmental Affairs Manager at Dominion Energy. The discussion highlighted effective policies, financing strategies, and regulatory frameworks that demonstrate how economic competitiveness and long-term resource resilience can advance together to build a secure and reliable energy future.
The program concluded with an engaging Q&A, where attendees continued the conversation on how the United States can strengthen its energy future by advancing emerging technologies.
Special thank you to our sponsors: The Coca-Cola Company, Gates Foundation, Capital One, Coinbase, Citi, Dell Technologies, Green Hills Software, Oportun, Pfizer, Amazon, Charter Communications, Chevron, Dominion Energy, Edison Electric Institute, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, 2042 Media, and ServiceNow.
To view a full recording of the briefing, click here: https://youtu.be/F7_SkksTyek
To view pictures of the event, click here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCE4C4