we'll begin with ralph isso. he's chairman, president any chief executive officer of the enterprise group incorporated. he is a leader within the utility industry and the public policy area. we thank you for being here, mr. izzo, whenever you're ready, please begin. >> mr. chairman and members of the subcommittee, i thank you for the opportunity -- >> could you move the microphone just a little bit closer. >> thank you for the opportunity to testify. and owns and operates electric generating capacity in the northeast, mid atlantic and texas. pscg has long supported policies to promote long renewable generation. we are planning major vestments in solar, off-shore wind generation and an energy storage technology that will make renewable energy more competitive. the question today is not whether we should vigorously promote renewable generation, but how. specifically, how should we use transmission policy to promote renewable generation at the lowest possible cost. this would include not just federal siding authorit