ICYMI: Sen. Murkowski Quizzed on her efforts to repeal the U.S. crude export ban (Platts)
ICYMI: Sen. Murkowski, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joined Brian Scheid and Herman Wang from Platts on Capitol Crude: The U.S. Oil Policy Podcast. During the podcast, Murkowski discussed her efforts to lift the current U.S. ban on crude oil exports and outlined the benefits of ending this outdated energy policy. […]
ICYMI: End the ban on oil exports (The Hill)
ICYMI: From this morning’s edition of The Hill: “Ending the export ban creates a global market for U.S. oil that will increase production and stabilize prices. The U.S. once dominated the energy markets, with the right policies it can do so again.” End the ban on oil exports (The Hill) By Merrill Matthews, Ph.D. | […]
EIA’s Clean Power Plan Analysis: What It Does and Does Not Say
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its analysis of the Clean Power Plan’s proposed rule. Although this report provides helpful analyses, the results need to be considered in the proper context and not misconstrued for political purposes. Below is a clarification of what the analysis clearly presents. Key Findings from […]
Sen. Hoeven Works to Build a Brighter Energy Future for Our Nation
In the eighth in the series of videos introducing the Republican members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., today outlines his priorities of advancing an all-of-the-above and a “states first” approach to energy production that develops all of America’s energy resources in tandem while putting states in charge […]
Seven Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Double Basic Energy Research
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, (D-Wash.), ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joined Sens. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) in introducing legislation to reauthorize the energy programs included in the America COMPETES Act. Cosponsors also include the chair of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Senator Lisa […]
ICYMI: The Oil-Export Ban Harms National Security (WSJ)
ICYMI: Sen. Murkowski has long supported ending the U.S. ban on crude oil exports. Last week as the leader of a bipartisan senate coalition, Murkowski introduced, S. 1312, the Energy Supply and Distribution Act of 2015. Yesterday, Leon Panetta and Stephen Hadley joined the growing chorus of bipartisan support for ending the ban on crude […]
Sen. Portman: We Need to Use the Energy We Have More Efficiently
In the seventh in the series of videos introducing the Republican members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, today shares his vision for America’s energy future that strengthens our economy, helps protect our environment, and promotes efficiency. Click here to view video Sen. Portman highlights his bipartisan work […]
Sen. Murkowski Highlights Alaska’s Diverse Energy Supplies
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today stressed the importance of developing Alaska’s diverse energy resources – from traditional fossil fuel production to hydropower, biomass, ocean and river energy, wind, and other renewable resources – while ensuring that Alaskans share in the economic benefits of offshore oil and natural gas production. Click here to view […]
What BOEM really said about Arctic development
ICYMI: There’s been lots of misinformation out there about what the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has said about the safety of offshore Arctic development in Alaska. Let the attached fact sheet from BOEM set the record straight – it is not accurate to say there is a 75 percent chance of an oil […]
Cantwell: Increasing Energy Workforce, Infrastructure Investment Should Be Our Priorities
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, discussed her energy workforce bill and urged consideration of carbon reduction technologies. She also raised concerns with existing coal leasing policies, which fail to ensure a fair return to taxpayers or account for carbon pollution. “I […]