September 29, 2024

Congress

U.S. Department of Energy
Granholm Pitches DOE Budget to Senate Energy Committee
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm faced her third hearing on DOE's 2022 budget, with hard questions coming from both Democrats and Republicans.
Edison Electric Institute
Manchin Ruminates on Power, Process at EEI Conference
In an interview taped for EEI's Net Zero conference, Sen. Joe Manchin suggested he will oppose White House initiatives that add to the national debt.
GOP Mounts Attacks on Kerry’s Credibility and Climate Mission
Republicans on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs attempted to derail a hearing on the U.S. role in global climate action with an attack on John Kerry.
U.S. Senate
Strong Bipartisan Support for Advanced Nuclear at Senate Hearing
Policymakers discussed the US' potential for advanced nuclear power at a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
Senate Panel Advances Haaland
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved Rep. Deb Haaland’s nomination as secretary of the interior, sending her on to a floor vote.
House Subcommittee Debates Keeping Grid Clean, Resilient
Democrats and Republicans disagreed on how to ensure the country’s grid is clean, reliable and prepared for the next catastrophic weather event.
Renewable Tax Credit Extensions Not in Stimulus Bill
The wind and solar industries were disappointed that Congress’ $2 trillion stimulus bill did not include extensions of production and investment tax credits.

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