Dear Chairman Lee, Ranking Member Heinrich, and Members of the Committee:

We, the undersigned organizations, write in strong support of the nomination of Conner Prochaska to serve as the next Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA-E). Mr. Prochaska brings a unique combination of leadership, technical depth, and strategic vision that will serve ARPA-E—and the nation—exceptionally well in this role.

Mr. Prochaska has built a career dedicated to advancing innovative energy solutions, including during his prior leadership at ARPA-E and the Department of Energy. He understands the vital importance of marrying early-stage R&D with real-world deployment, and he brings a pragmatic approach to bridging science and commercialization. His leadership will help ensure ARPA-E remains a hub for breakthrough energy technologies that enhance grid reliability, lower emissions, and strengthen American competitiveness.

As a mix of past awardees of the ARPA-E program and strong organizational supporters of its work, the undersigned organizations have witnessed Mr. Prochaska’s mastery of commercializing innovative technologies. His deep understanding of both technical and policy landscapes makes him uniquely suited to lead ARPA-E at a moment when global competition and domestic demand for energy innovation are intensifying.

We urge the Committee to swiftly confirm Mr. Prochaska’s nomination. His return to ARPA-E would ensure that the agency continues to deliver transformative results in energy science and technology—results that matter for economic growth, national security and clean, affordable and reliable energy.

Thank you for your consideration.

Respectfully,

American Conservation Coalition
Antora Energy
AtmosZero
Brimstone
C3 Solutions
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES)
Clean Energy Buyers Association
ClearPath Action
CO2EFFICIENT
Congruent Ventures
Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation
Emrgy
Equatic
Fervo Energy
Form Energy
Foundation for American Innovation (Thomas Hochman, Director of Infrastructure Policy)
Heirloom
Liquid Cooling Coalition
Nuclear Innovation Alliance
Oklo
Quaise Energy
Quidnet Energy
Rainey Center Freedom Project
Tandem PV
TerraPower
Thermal Battery Alliance
Third Way
Via Separations, Inc.

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