Bingaman Advances 96-Bill Lands Package
Last night, Chairman Bingaman introduced a new bill that is a bipartisan collection of more than 90 individual bills which have been reported by the Senate Energy Committee. This legislation follows enactment of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act, which was signed into law last month. That Act was successful in packaging dozens of bills […]
Domenici Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Promote Sustainable Nuclear Fuel Cycle
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, last night introduced bipartisan legislation that will allow America to fully realize the promise of nuclear energy by laying the foundation for a sustainable nuclear fuel cycle. Domenici, along with Senators Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), Mary Landrieu […]
Republican Chief Counsel Judy Pensabene To Retire
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today announced that Judy Pensabene, the panel’s Republican Chief Counsel, will retire from the Senate on July 15. Pensabene has served as Chief Counsel under Domenici since shortly after he became chairman of the Senate Energy […]
The Week Ahead (June 30 – July 3)
On Wednesday, July 2, the full committee will hold a field hearing to examine the progress of electricity generation from concentrating solar power. Witnesses include Charles Andraka, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM; Fred Morse, senior advisor, Abengoa Solar, Washington, DC; Fong Wan, vice president, Pacific Gas & Electric, San Francisco; and a representative from California-based […]
Domenici Statement on Gas Price Reduction Act
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today issued the following statement regarding the Gas Price Reduction Act introduced by 42 Senate Republicans today: “I’m pleased to join my Republican colleagues in supporting the Gas Price Reduction Act introduced by Senator McConnell. This […]
Domenici Debunks Dems Claims of “Underdeveloped” Oil and Gas Leases
Senator Domenici gave the following speech on the Senate floor today responding to claims by Democrats that existing oil and gas leases are not being fully developed. The argument is being offered as a reason why America should not increase domestic production. Mr. President, I have spoken extensively over the past several months […]
Challenges to Meeting Future Energy Needs
“Thank you all for coming today to discuss the global energy challenges and the technologies that the U.S. and the world should be pursuing to address global climate change. “Nearly 20 years ago, almost to this day, James Hansen sat before this committee and testified that global temperatures had risen beyond the natural range of […]
After House Democrats Stymie Renewable Energy Tax Credit Extension, Domenici Backs Second Effort In Senate
WASHINGTON – After House Democrats stripped an extension of tax credits for renewable energy out of one of the few bills likely to move through Congress this year, U.S. Senator Pete Domenici backed a prior bipartisan effort to restore the provisions and ensure that clean energy technologies continue to prosper. Domenici, who serves as […]
The Week Ahead (June 23-27)
On Wednesday, June 25, the full committee will examine the challenges to developing technologies that meet the needs of increased global energy demand, in the context of global climate change. Witnesses include Dr. Neil Hirst, director for energy technology and R&D, International Energy Agency, Paris; Dr. Ray Orbach, director, Office of Science, U.S. Department of […]
Federal Preparedness for Fire Season
“Today’s hearing focuses on the preparedness of Federal agencies for the current wildfire season. So far, it has been a very active one, with major wildfires from coast-to-coast, including the destructive Trigo fire, which burned dozens of homes in New Mexico. “All indications are that the rest of the season will again strain budgets, […]