Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), a member of the House Rules Committee and Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, was joined by Department of Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette for an annual Energy Summit. 

"This pandemic has highlighted how our national energy resources are under attack,” Burgess said. “It is important that as more and more Texans are having to stay home, they are able to know the different ways they can save on energy and lower their bills. This summit with Secretary Brouillette focused on steps families could take to save money on energy costs. I appreciate the time the Secretary provided to hold a virtual discussion about innovation, consumer choice, and the Department of Energy’s work in energy efficiency."

History of the summit: 

• Started in 2005 to highlight the importance of individuals taking responsibility and doing things to reduce their energy usage – efficiency and conservation.
• Each summit focuses on steps families and businesses can take save money on energy costs.
• Local Texas-26 Chambers assist with promoting this event.