The Appliance Standards Improvement Act of 2009
Energy prices remain a hot news topic and a big concern for consumers. The Appliance Standards Improvement Act of 2009, introduced by Chairman Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and Ranking Member Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), seeks to strengthen and improve two key Federal programs which help Americans save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and […]
Murkowski disappointed by Salazar’s comments on ANWR directional drilling
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977 MARCH 16, 2009 or ANNE JOHNSON (202) 224-7875 MURKOWSKI DISAPPOINTED BY SALAZAR’S ANWR COMMENTS WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released the following response to comments by Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar about the feasibility […]
Murkowski blasts Obama Administration’s ‘war on oil’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977 MARCH 12, 2009 or ANNE JOHNSON (202) 224-7875 MURKOWSKI BLASTS OBAMA ADMINISTRATION’S ‘WAR ON OIL’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released the following statement on the apparent bias at the Department of Interior against conventional oil […]
Murkowski opposes efforts to circumvent committee process on energy legislation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977 MARCH 12, 2009 or ANNE JOHNSON (202) 224-7875 MURKOWSKI CAUTIONS AGAINST COMBINING ENERGY AND CLIMATE LEGISLATION WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today responded to comments by Majority Leader Harry Reid that he hopes to combine a mandatory […]
Murkowski urges caution in addressing nation’s transmission challenges
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977 MARCH 12, 2009 or ANNE JOHNSON (202) 224-7875 MURKOWSKI URGES CAREFUL ANALYSIS IN TRANSMISSION FIX WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today stressed the importance of working with states and stakeholders to expand the nation’s electrical transmission infrastructure. […]
Anchorage OCS hearing to focus on energy production
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977 MARCH 11, 2009 or ANNE JOHNSON (202) 224-7875 ANCHORAGE OCS HEARING TO FOCUS ON ENERGY PRODUCTION WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today welcomed the announcement that U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar will gather public comment on oil and gas […]
The FLAME Act
Chairman Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and Ranking Member Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today introduced legislation that takes a big step forward in tackling chronic funding shortages for fighting wildfires, and the steep declines in land management funding that result. The Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Act – the FLAME Act — establishes an account to pay […]
Murkowski calls for better understanding of the relationship between water and energy production
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977 MARCH 10, 2009 or ANNE JOHNSON (202) 224-7875 MURKOWSKI CALLS FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WATER AND ENERGY PRODUCTION WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today highlighted the direct connection between electricity and fuel production and water use. At a hearing of the […]
Majority Draft on Transmission Siting
This Thursday, March 12, our Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m. in Dirksen 366 to discuss legislation related to interstate electric transmission facilities. Among the bills that will be examined is a majority staff draft on transmission siting, planning and cost allocation. We are happy to share that draft and this summary: Siting […]
Bingaman Hearing Statement: “Energy-Water Integration Act”
“As most everyone is aware, this meeting is a continuation of our series of energy-related hearings. The subjects addressed in previous hearings involved matters that have come before the Committee before. Today’s focus, however, is on a new subject that involves issues likely to intensify in the coming years. “Energy production requires substantial amounts […]