Murkowski, Manchin Introduce “Hot” New Bill to Advance Geothermal R&D
U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., yesterday introduced bipartisan legislation to accelerate geothermal energy development in the United States. The Advanced Geothermal Innovation Leadership Act of 2019 (the “AGILE” Act) includes provisions for research and development of both existing and enhanced geothermal systems, resource assessment updates, grant program authorization, and improved permitting. […]
Manchin: Energy Efficiency Is The Low Hanging Fruit
To watch a video of Senator Manchin’s opening remarks click here. To watch a video of Senator Manchin’s questioning click here. Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine international efforts to increase energy efficiency and opportunities to advance energy efficiency in the United States. In his opening […]
Murkowski: Efficiency is Key to Good Energy Policy
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today chaired a hearing to examine international efforts to increase energy efficiency and opportunities to advance energy efficiency in the United States. In her opening statement, Murkowski pointed to efficiency as the first place we should look as we work to make energy more affordable. “By reducing energy use, we […]
Murkowski Welcomes Nomination of Dan Brouillette to be Secretary of Energy
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released the following statement after President Trump announced he would nominate Dan Brouillette to be Secretary of the Department of the Energy (DOE). “Dan is a great choice to be Secretary of Energy and I strongly support his nomination. I have enjoyed working with him as Deputy Secretary, appreciate his visits to Alaska, […]
Manchin Statement On Secretary Perry’s Resignation
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement on the announcement of U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry’s pending resignation. “Secretary Perry has been a true partner during his time at the Department of Energy and since I became Ranking […]
Murkowski Thanks Secretary Perry For His Service
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released the following statement after President Trump announced that Secretary of Energy Rick Perry will be departing from his administration. “I thank Secretary Perry for his service at the Department of Energy. He has been a leader on energy innovation, the expansion of America’s energy trade, and efforts to […]
Manchin: We Need To Think Critically About Future Of Petroleum Reserve
To watch a video of Senator Manchin’s opening remarks click here. To watch a video of Senator Manchin’s questioning click here. Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine the status of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and related energy security issues. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking […]
Murkowski: Strategic Petroleum Reserve is a Vital National Asset
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today chaired a hearing to examine the status of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) and its continued importance to our nation’s energy security. In her opening statement, Murkowski highlighted the SPR as a vital national asset and the importance of maintaining a robust emergency reserve in case of supply disruptions […]
Ranking Member Manchin Hosts New River Gorge Park And Preserve Public Meeting
Manchin: I will bring the ideas and concerns we discussed today back with me to Washington Lansing, WV – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), along with Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV), held a public meeting with business owners, outdoorsmen, community […]
Murkowski, Smith Introduce Indian Energy Legislation
U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Tina Smith, D-Minn., today introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and improve the Department of Energy’s Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs (OIE). The bill, entitled the Tribal Energy Reauthorization Act (TERA), reauthorizes OIE and the Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program (TELGP) through 2030, updates eligibility requirements for energy […]