Sen. Murkowski Delivers Keynote Speech at ARPA-E Summit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE              CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977 MARCH 1, 2011                                                      MEGAN HERMANN (202) 224-7875                                                Sen. Murkowski Delivers Keynote Speech at ARPA-E Summit   WASHINGTON, D.C. —   U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today gave the following speech at the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C.   “Good morning and […]

The Week Ahead (Feb. 28-Mar. 4)

    Week of Feb. 28 – Mar. 4   –On Wednesday, March 2, the full committee will hear from Secretary Ken Salazar during its annual oversight hearing on the Interior Department’s proposed budget for 2012.  (Dirksen 366 at 10:00 a.m.)   –On Thursday, March 3, the full committee will hold an oversight hearing on […]

Bingaman Statement

News From U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman Democrat, New Mexico   703 HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING, WASHINGTON, DC  20510 CONTACT: MARIA NAJERA, 202-224-0167   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, February 18, 2011   BINGAMAN ANNOUNCES HE WILL NOT SEEK ANOTHER TERM   Senator Will Retire At the End of 112th Congress   ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Senator Jeff […]

Legislation Lifts Energy Efficiency

Bill To Boost Efficiency Of Major Consumer Products Bill Also Saves Consumers Money, Avoids Patchwork Regulations   Chairman Bingaman this week introduced legislation to strengthen and improve energy efficiency standards for a wide range of consumer products.  The benefits of the Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2010 (S. 398) include a reduction […]

The Week Ahead (Feb. 21-25)

Week of Feb. 21 – 25     On Monday, Feb. 21, the full committee will conduct an oversight field hearing in Albuquerque, N.M., on the natural gas supply disruption in the state this month.  The hearing also will examine the reliability of regional energy infrastructure.  Witnesses and a webcast will be available on the committee’s website.  (Vincent […]

Bingaman on DOI Budget

President Obama’s proposed $12.2 billion budget for the Department of the Interior will continue or increase critical funding for several programs that are priorities to Chairman Bingaman, including the Land and Water Conservation Fund, engaging youth in the outdoors, Indian water rights settlements and reforms to the nation’s onshore and offshore oil and gas programs. […]

112th Subcommittee Assignments

MEDIA CONTACTS:          Rosemarie Calabro (Bingaman):  202/224-5039                                                 Robert Dillon (Murkowski):  202/224-6977     Senate Energy Committee today held its organizational business meeting, reporting a funding resolution, adopting a new recusal policy and ratifying 112th Congress subcommittee assignments: FULL COMMITTEE   Jeff Bingaman, Chairman                   Lisa Murkowski, Ranking Ron Wyden                                        Richard Burr Tim Johnson                                       John Barrasso Mary […]

Bingaman on DOE FY12 Budget

    Opening Statement – Feb. 16, 2011   “Today’s hearing will examine the President’s proposed Fiscal Year 2012 budget for the Department of Energy.  I want to welcome Secretary Chu and thank him for testifying today.   “The President has proposed an overall budget for the Federal government that reflects his desire for fiscal […]

Murkowski Questions Need for Increases to Energy Department Budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE              CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977 FEBRUARY 16, 2011                                             MEGAN HERMANN (202) 224-7875                                                Murkowski Questions Need for Increases to Energy Department Budget   WASHINGTON, D.C. —   U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today made the following opening statement at the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on the […]

Sen. Murkowski: Tapping ANWR Improves Energy Security and Reduces Deficit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                 CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977 FEBRUARY 15, 2011                                               MEGAN HERMANN (202) 224-7875                                    Sen. Murkowski: Tapping ANWR Improves Energy Security and Reduces Deficit   WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today introduced two pieces of legislation to increase domestic oil production by tapping the energy reserves […]