Jim Murchie, CEO and founder of Energy Income Partners, LLC (EIP), testified at the invitation of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The purpose of the hearing was to consider the policy issues facing interstate delivery networks for natural gas and electricity – What are the primary challenges and opportunities for energy delivery networks and their customers today? Will investment in building or upgrading pipelines, electric transmission lines, and other infrastructure keep pace with energy needs? How are federal regulators responding?