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DOE Proposes New Efficiency Standards For Distribution Transformers

Release: New Rule Would Strengthen Grid Resiliency, Cut Carbon Emissions, and Deliver up to $15 Billion in Savings to the Nation



Energy Department discusses City of Anaheim, California; Notice of Filing on Dec. 27

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Dec. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Dec. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Combined Notice of Filings #1 discussed on Dec. 27 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a three page notice on Dec. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), today proposed stronger efficiency standards for light bulbs, also known as general service lamps, to conserve energy and cut energy bills for American families and consumers. With this announcement, the...


News Release: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - EM ’s radioactive liquid waste treatment facility at the Idaho National Laboratory Site will begin its final heat-up this month before initiating radiological operations early next year.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), today announced $45 million in competitive grants to help states and partnering organizations implement updated building energy codes and lower energy bills for American families and businesses. This funding...


Remembering the Leadership of Dick Church

News Release: Dick Church Jr., who served as mayor of Miamisburg, Ohio, for 28 years, died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, after a brief illness.


Pallone Applauds Passage of Omnibus Package

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today after the House passed H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023...


Statement by Energy Secretary Granholm on the Confirmation of Gene Rodrigues

Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm issued the following statement today following the U.S. Senate confirmation of Gene Rodrigues by voice vote to serve as Assistant Secretary for Electricity at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)...


Paducah Removes 1 Million Pounds of Hazardous Refrigerant, Achieving Priority

News Release: PADUCAH, Ky. - Achieving a 2022 priority ahead of schedule, EM successfully removed 1 million pounds of an ozone-depleting chemical from the Paducah Site, a benefit to the environment comparable to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by taking about 10,000 vehicles off the road in a year.


Pallone Opening Remarks at Full Committee Markup of One Republican Resolution of Inquiry

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks as prepared for delivery today at a full Committee markup of a Republican resolution of inquiry...


Pallone and Eshoo Applaud Key Health Care Provisions in the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Government Funding Bill

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Health Subcommittee Chairwoman Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) released the following statement today applauding inclusion of key health care provisions in the fiscal year 2023 omnibus funding package...


Statement by Secretary Granholm on the Confirmation of Dr. Evelyn Wang

Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm issued the following statement today after U.S. Senate confirmation of Dr. Evelyn N. Wang by voice vote to serve as Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)...


Notice of Intent to Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement for Grid-enhancing Technologies

News Release: DOE’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), on behalf of the DOE Office of Electricity (OE), released a Notice of Intent (NOI) to issue Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), titled “Increasing Utilization and Reliability of Electric Infrastructure with Grid-enhancing technologies (GETs)." The...


News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today highlighting important Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provisions that he fought to include in the fiscal year 2023 omnibus government funding package...


Pallone Requests Information on Keystone Pipeline Spill in Kansas

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) wrote to the President and CEO of TC Energy Corporation (TC Energy) today to express concern about the recent oil spill from the Keystone Pipeline in Washington County, Kansas and to request information from the company about the spill and how it plans to prevent future spills.


Pallone & Schakowsky Highlight Key Consumer Protection & Commerce Provisions in Omnibus

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following joint statement today after introduction of the fiscal year 2023 omnibus funding package, which included commonsense bills to protect consumers and promote the economy.


Leader Rodgers Commends Bipartisan Bill to Improve Broadcast Services in Rural Communities

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement on the passage of the bipartisan Low Power Protection Act out of the House...