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• Senate Holds Hearing on Federal Transmission Policy; Mark up Soon

  On March 12, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on two transmission bills, S. 539, introduced by Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), and a draft bill authored by Committee Chairman Jeff Bingaman (D-NM). Both bills would: 1) Read More... Posted Tuesday, March 17, 2009 11:19 AM by Staff | 0 Comments Filed under: NEPPA e-Weekly Legislative Update DC Report 3-17-09 by Article

• House Energy Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Climate Legislation's Impact on Consumers

  On March 12, the House Energy and Environment Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA), held a hearing entitled, " Consumer Protection Provisions in Climate Legislation ." The hearing was well attended by subcommittee Members and focused Read More... Posted Tuesday, March 17, 2009 11:19 AM by Staff | 0 Comments Filed under: NEPPA e-Weekly Legislative Update DC Report 3-17-09 by Article

• Interior Secretary Issues Order on Renewable Energy on Federal Lands

  On March 11, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar issued an order establishing the development of renewable energy as a priority for the Department and creating a Task Force on Energy and Climate Change. The Order underscores the determination of the Read More... Posted Tuesday, March 17, 2009 11:18 AM by Staff | 0 Comments Filed under: NEPPA e-Weekly Legislative Update DC Report 3-17-09 by Article

• Obama Nominates DOE's Undersecretary for Energy

  This week, President Obama named Kristina Johnson, an electrical engineer, and Johns Hopkins University administrator to serve as the Energy Department's undersecretary for energy. The choice of Johnson comes as Obama continues to reach into science Read More... Posted Tuesday, March 17, 2009 11:17 AM by Staff | 0 Comments Filed under: NEPPA e-Weekly Legislative Update DC Report 3-17-09 by Article