The PA House Democratic Policy Committee Chairman Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie, and and co-host Rep. Emily Kinkead listen to expert testimony on fusion energy Tuesday, Aug. 9 in Pittsburgh.

PA House Democratic Policy Committee Chairman Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie, listens as the hearing co-host Rep. Emily Kinkead asks a question during a hearing on fusion energy Tuesday, Aug. 9 in Pittsburgh.

Matt Moynihan, an expert witness on fusion energy, testifies before the PA House Democratic Policy Committee on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022 in Pittsburgh. Moynihan brought samples of superconducting wire and argued that the fields of fusion and of superconductivity will be inexorably linked together over the next decade.

An expert, Matt Moynihan, holds up a wire during the PA House Democratic Policy Committee on Aug. 9 in Pittsburgh. Adding superconductor wire, as held up by Moynihan, will allow companies to build smaller and cheaper fusion machines that can also run for far longer.

The PA House Democratic Policy Committee heard testimony from fusion experts on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022 at K&L Gates Center in Pittsburgh.

The PA House Democratic Policy Committee hosted a hearing titled 'Powering Pennsylvania: Fusion Energy' on Aug. 9, 2022 at K&L Gates Center in Pittsburgh.

Kristen Cullen of Commonwealth Fusion Systems provides expert testimony during the House Democratic Policy Committee hearing at K&L Gates in Pittsburgh. Fusion experts testified on the potential for the clean energy source to create jobs, harness electricity and impact PA and U.S. manufacturing.

The PA House Democratic Policy Committee heard testimony from fusion experts on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022 at K&L Gates Center in Pittsburgh.

The PA House Democratic Policy Committee hosted a hearing titled "Powering Pennsylvania: Fusion Energy" on Aug. 9, 2022 at K&L Gates Center in Pittsburgh.

Rep. Nick Piciottano listens to testimony during the House Democratic Policy Committee hearing at K&L Gates in Pittsburgh. The hearing was cohosted by Chairman Ryan Bizzarro and Rep. Emily Kinkead. Fusion experts testified on the potential for the clean energy source to create jobs, harness electricity and impact PA and U.S. manufacturing.

Expert witness Kieran Furlong of Realta Fusion testifies. The PA House Democratic Policy Committee hosted a hearing titled "Powering Pennsylvania: Fusion Energy" on Aug. 9, 2022 at K&L Gates Center in Pittsburgh.

Reps. Tina Davis and Sara Innamorato listen to testimony during the House Democratic Policy Committee hearing at K&L Gates in Pittsburgh. The hearing was cohosted by Chairman Ryan Bizzarro and Rep. Emily Kinkead. Fusion experts testified on the potential for the clean energy source to create jobs, harness electricity and impact PA and U.S. manufacturing.

The PA House Democratic Policy Committee hosted a hearing titled "Powering Pennsylvania: Fusion Energy" on Aug. 9, 2022 at K&L Gates Center in Pittsburgh.

The PA House Democratic Policy Committee hosted a hearing titled 'Powering Pennsylvania: Fusion Energy' on Aug. 9, 2022 at K&L Gates Center in Pittsburgh.

Expert witness Kieran Furlong of Realta Fusion testifies. The PA House Democratic Policy Committee hosted a hearing titled "Powering Pennsylvania: Fusion Energy" on Aug. 9, 2022 at K&L Gates Center in Pittsburgh.

The PA House Democratic Policy Committee hosted a hearing titled "Powering Pennsylvania: Fusion Energy" on Aug. 9, 2022 at K&L Gates Center in Pittsburgh.

Expert witness Kristen Cullen of Commonwealth Fusion Systems testifies. The PA House Democratic Policy Committee hosted a hearing titled "Powering Pennsylvania: Fusion Energy" on Aug. 9, 2022 at K&L Gates Center in Pittsburgh.

The PA House Democratic Policy Committee heard testimony from fusion experts on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022 at K&L Gates Center in Pittsburgh.

The PA House Democratic Policy Committee hosted a hearing titled "Powering Pennsylvania: Fusion Energy" on Aug. 9, 2022 at K&L Gates Center in Pittsburgh.

The PA House Democratic Policy Committee heard testimony from fusion experts on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022 at K&L Gates Center in Pittsburgh.

The PA House Democratic Policy Committee heard testimony from fusion experts on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022 at K&L Gates Center in Pittsburgh.

The PA House Democratic Policy Committee heard testimony from fusion experts on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022 at K&L Gates Center in Pittsburgh.

The PA House Democratic Policy Committee heard testimony from fusion experts on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022 at K&L Gates Center in Pittsburgh.

The House Democratic Policy Committee hosted a hearing at K&L Gates in Pittsburgh. Fusion experts testified on the potential for the clean energy source to create jobs, harness electricity and impact PA and U.S. manufacturing.

Rep. Sara Innamorato listens to testimony during the House Democratic Policy Committee hearing at K&L Gates in Pittsburgh. The hearing was cohosted by Chairman Ryan Bizzarro and Rep. Emily Kinkead. Fusion experts testified on the potential for the clean energy source to create jobs, harness electricity and impact PA and U.S. manufacturing.

Rep. Austin Davis listens to testimony during the House Democratic Policy Committee hearing at K&L Gates in Pittsburgh. The hearing was cohosted by Chairman Ryan Bizzarro and Rep. Emily Kinkead. Fusion experts testified on the potential for the clean energy source to create jobs, harness electricity and impact PA and U.S. manufacturing.

Rep. Robert Matzie asks a question during the House Democratic Policy Committee hearing at K&L Gates in Pittsburgh. The hearing was cohosted by Chairman Ryan Bizzarro and Rep. Emily Kinkead. Fusion experts testified on the potential for the clean energy source to create jobs, harness electricity and impact PA and U.S. manufacturing.

Rep. Dan Frankel listens to testimony during the House Democratic Policy Committee hearing at K&L Gates in Pittsburgh. The hearing was cohosted by Chairman Ryan Bizzarro and Rep. Emily Kinkead. Fusion experts testified on the potential for the clean energy source to create jobs, harness electricity and impact PA and U.S. manufacturing.

Reps. Peter Schweyer, Mary Isaacson and Austin Davis listen to testimony during the House Democratic Policy Committee hearing at K&L Gates in Pittsburgh. The hearing was cohosted by Chairman Ryan Bizzarro and Rep. Emily Kinkead. Fusion experts testified on the potential for the clean energy source to create jobs, harness electricity and impact PA and U.S. manufacturing.

Rep. Peter Schweyer asks a question from an expert following their testimony during the House Democratic Policy Committee hearing at K&L Gates in Pittsburgh. The hearing was cohosted by Chairman Ryan Bizzarro and Rep. Emily Kinkead.Fusion experts testified on the potential for the clean energy source to create jobs, harness electricity and impact PA and U.S. manufacturing.

Rep. Tina Davis listens to testimony during the House Democratic Policy Committee hearing at K&L Gates in Pittsburgh. The hearing was cohosted by Chairman Ryan Bizzarro and Rep. Emily Kinkead. Fusion experts testified on the potential for the clean energy source to create jobs, harness electricity and impact PA and U.S. manufacturing.