Murkowski Welcomes New Hires and Summer Interns to Committee Staff
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today announced that Spencer Nelson has joined her Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee staff and that Abigail Hemenway has joined the committee’s non-designated staff. She also welcomed four summer interns who are assisting the committee with various projects this summer – Lauren Eckl, Kaiwi Eisenhour, Alexander Jackstadt, and Nathan […]
Manchin Expresses Support For Assistant Secretary For Fish, Wildlife And Parks Nominee
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 considered the nomination of Robert Wallace to be Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks at the Department of the Interior. The […]
Murkowski Welcomes FERC Approval of Alaskan Marine Renewable Energy Project
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today announced the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the final installation and operation of a river marine renewable energy (MRE) project in Igiugig, Alaska, under a pilot permit. “I am so pleased this project will be able to move forward, reducing local diesel consumption and energy prices,” Murkowski […]
Committee Reviews Nominee for Fish and Wildlife and Parks
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today chaired a hearing of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee to consider the nomination of Robert Wallace to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the Department of the Interior. This position oversees both the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Park Service. Murkowski […]
Murkowski Welcomes Administration Strategy on Critical Minerals
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released the following statement after the Department of Commerce released a report with 61 recommendations to rebuild the United States’ critical minerals supply chain. “I welcome this report, which provides clear direction on how to reduce our reliance on foreign minerals and thereby strengthen our economy and national security,” […]
Senate Energy Committee Examines Grid-Scale Energy Storage
ENR hearing examined grid-scale energy storage and storage R&D. 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 examined opportunities for the expanded deployment of grid-scale energy storage. Ranking Member Joe […]
Murkowski: Energy Storage is Key to a Cleaner, More Resilient and Affordable Grid
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today chaired a hearing of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee to examine opportunities for the expanded deployment of grid-scale energy storage. Murkowski opened by referencing the many hearings the committee has held this year focused on promoting innovation and clean energy technologies, including the policies needed to lower costs […]
Murkowski Commends Commitment to Alaska LNG Project
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released the following statement after the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC) announced a funding agreement to help complete the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) permitting process for the Alaska LNG project. “This is a welcome announcement and an important step for the Alaska LNG project, as they can now […]
Manchin: We’re Focused On Innovation, Not Picking Winners Or Losers In The Market
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 opportunities to advance renewable energy and energy efficiency efforts in the United States. Senator Manchin, Ranking Member […]
Murkowski: Renewables, Efficiency Offer Real Opportunity
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today chaired a hearing of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee to examine opportunities to advance renewable energy and energy efficiency efforts in the United States. Murkowski opened the hearing by acknowledging the significant progress made in both sectors in recent years. “Many renewables are now cost competitive without subsidies […]