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Microgrids serve as an effective platform for integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) and can reduce costs and emissions while increasing the reliability and resilience of the nation’s electricity system.
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“Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter” published by the Congressional Record on May 9

“Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter“ was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D485-D486 on May 9
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Bills addressed by Energy and Commerce Committee on May 12

There was activity on seven bills related to the Energy and Commerce Committee on May 12.
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The United Arab Emirates Joins as Sixth Member of the Net-Zero Producers Forum

Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States, Canada, Norway, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia welcome the United Arab Emirates as the sixth member of the Net-Zero Producers Forum (NPF). Collectively representing 45 percent of global oil production and 40 percent of natural gas production, the NPF is focusing on accelerating ...
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Combined Notice of Filings discussed on May 12 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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DOE-NETL grant application closes on May 31

Notice of Intent to Issue DE-FOA-0002735 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Regional Direct Air Capture (DAC) Hubs (Section 40308) grant opened on May 13.
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Leader Rodgers Calls for Hydropower to Be Properly Utilized

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered remarks in today’s Energy Subcommittee hearing on hydropower.
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Energy Department discusses Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Oak Ridge on May 12

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the bills it addressed on May 12

There was activity on one bill related to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee on May 12.
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E&C Republican Leaders Ask Big Tech How They Will Handle Biden’s ‘Ministry of Truth’ Attempts to Censor Americans

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH), and Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Republican Leader Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) asked Big Tech companies how they will handle the Biden administration’s latest efforts to censor Americans using the newly established Disinformation Governance Board.
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House Republicans Demand Answers from Biden Administration on Baby Formula Crisis

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and 106 of her House Republican colleagues are demanding that President Biden and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) answer vital questions on the baby formula shortage in the United States. In a letter to the administration, the members are seeking a clear plan from President Biden on how he will address this national crisis.
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Energy Subcommittee Leader Upton Opening Remarks on Hydropower Licensing and Regulations

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy Subcommittee Republican Leader Fred Upton (R-MI) delivered opening remarks at today’s Energy Subcommittee hearing on hydropower.
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Notice published on May 12 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Combined Notice of Filings #1 discussed on May 12 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Energy Department discusses City of River Falls Municipal Utilities; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment on May 12

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Dave Traub Retires After More Than 43 Years Contracting to DOE

News Release: A random finger on a map in 1978 started Dave Traub on a long career and a new hometown.
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Statement by Secretary Granholm on U.S. Senate Confirmation of Dr. Asmeret Berhe

Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm issued the following statement on yesterday’s U.S. Senate confirmation of Dr. Asmeret Berhe with a bipartisan vote to serve as Director of the Office of Science at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)...
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Energy Department discusses Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Uninterruptible Power Supplies; Correction on May 11

The US Energy Department published a two page rule on May 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Biden Administration Launches Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s $505 Million Initiative to Boost Deployment and Cut Costs of Increase Long Duration Energy Storage

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Biden Administration through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public input on the structure of a $505 million long duration energy storage initiative to increase the availability of and deliver affordable, reliable clean electricity.
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Study Finds Distributed Wind Energy Potential Equivalent to Half of National Electricity Demand

News Release: The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory today released the Distributed Wind Energy Futures Study, which details the high potential to profitably deploy nearly 1,400 gigawatts (GW) of distributed wind capacity across the United States. This equates to more than half of the nation’s current annual electricity consumption.
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