December 23, 2024

U.S. Congress – Senate (U.S. Senate)

Senate Democrats
Sen. Markey Fights for Climate, Clean Energy Funding via Reconciliation
Sen. Ed Markey is joining Democrats in a plan to use budget reconciliation for funding programs that address the climate crisis.
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Biden, Manchin Push Bipartisan Infrastructure Plans
Sen. Joe Manchin could be positioning his Energy Infrastructure Act to be either incorporated into the bipartisan infrastructure agreement.
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E-ISAC Aims to Bolster Industry Threat Intel Efforts
Both the E-ISAC and cybersecurity firm Dragos see their recently announced collaboration as just a stepping stone to future cyber intelligence partnerships.
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Politics vs. Programs: How the DOE Budget Stacks up
Two hearings on the DOE budget underlined the contrast between the politics of energy funding in Congress and the programs that budget makes possible.
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New Bill Would Tackle Transmission Cost Allocation
The Efficient Grid Interconnection Act would require FERC to revise rules on cost allocation and push RTOs and ISOs to consider grid-enhancing technologies.
U.S. Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry
Senate Ag Subcommittee Hears Talk of Transmission
Not all renewable energy is H2. How can America forget C2H5OH?
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.
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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.
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Wyoming Welcomes DOE-funded Advanced Nuclear Plant
One of Wyoming’s four coal plants will be closed and the site repurposed for a 345-MW advanced nuclear reactor, officials said Wednesday.
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Biden Pick for BLM Head Sidesteps Oil, Gas Leasing Questions
Four nominees for key energy and land management positions faced a confirmation hearing before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Tuesday.

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