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It is always rewarding to see Senate Energy Committee staff advance to positions of increasing responsibility and professional growth. So, we are pleased to share today’s good news about Rosemarie…
The Senate unanimously approved a bill (H.R. 4850) with two amendments on Saturday morning that make time-sensitive reforms, provide regulatory relief to manufacturers of certain appliances and equipment, and clarify…
On Wednesday, September 19, the Water and Power Subcommittee will receive testimony on S. 3265, a bill to collect land use fees; H.R. 2842, the Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit…
“The Committee meets this morning to consider S. 3469, the Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2012. “S. 3469 is intended to implement the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission that…
On Wednesday, September 12, the full committee will receive testimony on S. 3469, the Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2012. Witnesses include Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, co-chairman of the Blue…
“Good morning and welcome. The purpose of the hearing is to talk about the impacts of climate change on the Intermountain West. “During the early part of this year, the…
On Monday, August 6, the full committee will hold a field hearing on gasoline prices and margin dynamics within the state of Vermont. Witnesses include Ben Brockwell, director of data,…
Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) today introduced legislation (S. 3469) to implement the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future. The commission examined the nation’s nuclear waste management…
Media Contacts: Rosemarie Calabro (Bingaman), 202/224-5039 Jim Jeffries (Alexander), 202/224-7154 Christina Mulka (Durbin), 202/228-5643 Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), joined by Sens. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Dick Durbin (D-IL), today introduced…
“This morning the Committee will hear testimony on S. 3385, the ‘Authorized Rural Water Projects Completion Act.’ This was introduced by Senator Baucus, who is here as our first witness. …
On Tuesday, July 31, the full committee will consider S. 3385, a bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to use designated funding to pay for construction of authorized…
“Today we have an opportunity to learn about the current level of investment in, and barriers to, the expanded usage of natural gas as a fuel for transportation. “The abundant…
On Tuesday, July 24, the Full Committee will consider the opportunities for, current level of investment in, and barriers to the expanded use of natural gas as a fuel for…
“This morning’s hearing is to examine the status of actions taken by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (or FERC), the North American Regulatory Commission (or NERC) and the states to…
On Tuesday, July 17, the full committee will examine the status of action taken to ensure that the electric grid is protected from cyber attacks. Witnesses include Joseph McClelland, director…
On Thursday, July 12, the full committee will provide oversight on remediation of Federal legacy wells in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Witnesses include Bud Cribley, Alaska State Director, Bureau of…
Chairman Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) has introduced a bipartisan bill that would create incentives for America’s industrial sector to greatly enhance its end-use energy efficiency – a move that could save…
On Wednesday, June 27, the national parks subcommittee will consider the following bills: S. 1897, the Gettysburg National Military Park Expansion Act of 2011; · S. 2158, the Fox-Wisconsin Heritage…
“Good morning and welcome to this hearing on the potential for inducing man-made earthquakes from energy technologies. “Many of the current and next generation energy technologies that are vital for…
On Tuesday, June 19, the full committee will receive testimony on the potential for induced seismicity from energy technologies, including carbon capture and storage, enhanced geothermal systems, production from gas shales,…
Chairman Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) today introduced legislation that would designate Manhattan Project sites around the country as a National Historic Park. Sens. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Tom Udall…
“Today we will hear from witnesses on competitiveness and collaboration issues between the United States and China related to clean energy. “The hearing follows a trip I took to China…
On Thursday, June 14, the full committee will consider competitiveness and collaboration between the U.S. and China on clean energy. Witnesses include Justin Wu, head of wind industry research, Bloomberg…
Responding quickly to fill the hole left in the nation’s fleet of wildfire suppression air tankers after accidents last weekend caused the loss of one and the grounding of another…
“The Blue Ribbon Commission has performed a valuable service to the nation by thoroughly examining the nuclear waste management policy we have had in place, identifying its shortcomings and recommending…