The Environmental Resources and Energy Committee was chaired by Scott E. Hutchinson (Majority) and Camille George (D). The Subcommittee on Energy was chaired by Garth D. Everett (Majority) and Mike Carroll (D). Jeffrey P. Pyle (Majority) and R. Ted Harhai (D) chaired the Subcommittee on Mining. Martin T. Causer (Majority) and Steven J. Santarsiero (D) chaired the Subcommittee on Parks and Forests. The Secretary was Matt Gabler (Majority) and John Hornaman (D).

The 2011- 2012 Environmental Resources and Energy Committee focused on regulating oil, gas, and coal production, green and alternative energy sources, the study of biofuels, energy efficient appliances, wetlands, and sewage and waste management.