February 23, 2025

U.S. Congress – Senate (U.S. Senate)

Senate ENR Committee
Phillips, FERC Get Little Attention at Confirmation Hearing
It was a dull Tuesday for FERC watchers, as President Biden’s nominee to the commission, Willie Phillips, faced few questions at his confirmation hearing.
Ørsted A/S
Maryland Offshore Wind Plans Draw Enthusiasm, Controversy
Offshore wind developers are starting to make good on their job-creation promises, but that hasn't ended opposition to their projects.
Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology
Reports: Clean Electricity Performance Program Killed by Manchin
Opposition by Sen. Joe Manchin appears to have killed Democrats’ plan to incentivize utilities to decarbonize, undermining President Biden's climate plans.
ISO-NE
Overheard at 2021 ISO-NE Regional System Plan Forum
ISO-NE hosted a virtual public forum to discuss its draft 2021 Regional System Plan, with Sen. Angus King and NERC CEO Jim Robb speaking.
Palo Verde Generating Station
Palo Verde Hydrogen Demo Gets $20M from DOE
The Palo Verde Generating Station will take part in a U.S. DOE-funded project to use nuclear power to produce hydrogen.
Washington Grain Commission
Crops, Wildlife Suffering Under Wash. Drought
Global warming has led to decreased crop yields and increased disease in some wildlife in Washington, state lawmakers heard.
FERC Chair Richard Glick
Senate Hearing on FERC Jurisdiction Focuses on Everything Else
A U.S. Senate committee hearing featuring FERC commissioners focused on issues outside of FERC’s jurisdiction, including Democrats’ energy proposals.
National Clean Energy Week
Overheard at National Clean Energy Week
A two-day Policy Makers Symposium at National Clean Energy Week provided insight into the mainstreaming of the clean energy transition in the U.S.
Xcel Energy
Think Tank Stresses Reliability in Energy Policy Principles
Energy-focused think tank OurEnergyPolicy released a set of principles stressing the importance of reliability in the clean energy transition.
Sen. Bernie Sanders
Sanders Praises Grassroots Climate Activism in Vermont Towns
Sen. Bernie Sanders assured Vermont energy committees that the budget reconciliation bill would provide the funding they need for climate initiatives.

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