Delegation Welcomes Next Step on Rulemaking to Help Southeast Alaska Build a More Sustainable Economy
U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today issued the following statements after the U.S. Forest Service (Forest Service) published the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a Tongass-specific Roadless Rule. The final EIS includes six alternatives, with a full exemption selected as the preferred alternative. “The Tongass is […]
Department Of Energy Announces $122 Million In Funding For Rare Earth Elements From Coal, Manchin Encourages West Virginians To Apply
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, Ranking Member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, welcomed the $122 million Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) by the Department of Energy. The funds are part of the Department of Energy, Office of Fossil Energy Carbon Ore, Rare Earth and Critical Minerals (CORE-CM) Initiative, which aims to develop […]
Manchin: Marine Renewable Energy And Offshore Wind Will Advance Climate Solutions
To watch a video of Senator Manchin’s opening remarks, please click here. To watch a video of Senator Manchin’s questioning, please click here. Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine emerging offshore and marine energy technologies in the United States, including offshore wind, marine and […]
Murkowski Convenes Hearing on Offshore Energy Technologies
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today chaired a hearing to examine the development of emerging offshore energy technologies, including renewable resources such as offshore wind and marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) energy. “When most people hear the phrase ‘offshore energy,’ they think of offshore oil and gas, which make a substantial contribution to our economy and energy security. […]
Murkowski Welcomes Progress for Cook Inlet Lease Sale
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska issued the following statement today after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued a notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for an oil and gas lease sale in the federal waters of Alaska’s Cook Inlet in 2021. “Responsible energy development in Cook Inlet has powered […]
Manchin, Wyden, Cantwell Introduce Legislation to Help Prevent Catastrophic Wildfires
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) introduced legislation to help prevent the blistering and destructive infernos destroying homes, businesses and livelihoods and becoming all too common as the climate crisis grows. The National Prescribed Fire […]
Murkowski Welcomes Re-Establishment of Arctic Energy Office in Fairbanks
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released the following statement after the Department of Energy (the Department) formally announced it has re-established its Arctic Energy Office in Fairbanks, Alaska. “The United States is an Arctic nation because of Alaska, and the re-establishment of the Arctic Energy Office in Fairbanks will ensure greater collaboration between our […]
Murkowski Speaks About Western Wildfires, Bill to Assist Alaska Native Elders
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today attended and briefly spoke at a subcommittee hearing held by the Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining (PLFM). Murkowski spoke about the western wildfire crisis and S. 2533, a bill she introduced to help ensure Alaska Native elders are not disqualified from receiving food […]
Manchin Questions Nominees On FERC’s Role In Ensuring “Reliable, Dependable And Affordable Energy”
To watch a video of Senator Manchin’s opening remarks, please click here. To watch a video of Senator Manchin’s questioning, please click here. Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to consider the nominations of Ms. Allison Clements and Mr. Mark C. Christie to be Members of […]
Murkowski Chairs FERC Nominations Hearing
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today chaired a hearing to consider the nominations of Mark Christie and Allison Clements to be Members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). “Decisions that FERC Commissioners make matter—not only to the energy sector but to the nation,” Murkowski said. “Approving the siting of natural gas pipelines, investigating energy markets, and licensing hydroelectric projects […]