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“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…
No official business is scheduled this week. Bonuses … The Bipartisan Policy Center is hosting a discussion, “Near-Term Progress on Nuclear Waste Management: Implementing the Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon…
Tonight, by unanimous consent, the full Senate voiced approval of Tony Clark of North Dakota and John Norris of Iowa to be members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, as…
“Thank you for coming here today to discuss the report of the American Energy Innovation Council on the role of government in developing innovative energy technologies. The business leaders of…
Reporters who cover energy will want to read these two editorials that ran this weekend in The Washington Post and in the Albuquerque Journal: A viable clean-energy bill at last?…
On Tuesday, May 22, the full committee will consider the American Energy Innovation Council’s latest report, “Catalyzing American Ingenuity: The Role of Government in Energy Innovation,” and related issues. Witnesses…
“Good morning, and thank you for coming to this hearing on Senate bill 2146, the Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012, a bill that I have introduced with a number…
On Thursday, May 17, the full committee will consider S. 2146, the Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012. Witnesses include The Hon. David Sandalow, assistant secretary for policy and international…
“I am pleased convene this hearing on S. 2374, the Helium Stewardship Act of 2012. Senators Barrasso, Wyden, Enzi and Casey have also sponsored this bill. It’s a bipartisan bill…
In October, Chairman Bingaman asked the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to study the factors that underlie energy security within the U.S. economy. Bingaman also asked CBO to highlight the types…
On Thursday, May 10, the full committee will consider S. 2374, the Helium Stewardship Act of 2012. Witnesses include Timothy Spisak, deputy assistant director of Minerals and Realty Management, Bureau…
Today the Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its analysis of S. 2146, the Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012. That legislation, which Chairman Bingaman introduced in March, seeks to modernize…