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Granholm: Proposed rule on lightbulb efficiency level ‘latest in a series of more than 110 energy efficiency actions’
The U.S. Department of Energy will host a webinar Feb. 1, 2023, to solicit feedback on the department’s proposed rulemaking to raise the minimum lightbulb efficiency level from 45 to more than 120 lumens per watt for common bulbs.
Energy
Granholm 'deeply grated for Dr. Wang's willingness to serve the American people'
A leading researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to lead a research agency at the U.S. Department of Energy.
Energy
Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Raising Efficiency Standard for Light Bulbs
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...
Energy
Idaho Site Prepares Waste Treatment Facility for Radiological Operations
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.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $45 Million From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Support Resilient and Efficient Building Energy Codes
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...
Energy
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.
Energy
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...
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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)...
Energy
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.
Energy
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...
Energy
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...
Energy
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)...
Energy
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...
Energy
Pallone Touts Medicaid Policy Provisions He Fought for in the Omnibus
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...
Energy
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.
Energy
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.
Energy
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...
Energy
DOE Awards Support Service Contract to Small Business
News Release: Cincinnati - Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract for EM Headquarters (HQ) Consolidated Technical Support Services (CTSS) to Catawba-TEA, LLC, of Rock Hill, South Carolina. Catawba-TEA, LLC is a Joint Venture between Catawba Engineering and Environmental Services and Trinity Engineering Associates, Inc. Catawba-TEA, LLC is a certified Small Business Administration 8(a) Program participant.
Energy
Pallone Elected Ranking Member of Energy and Commerce Committee for 118th Congress
News Release: Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) today issued the following statement after the House Democratic Caucus unanimously elected him Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee for the 118th Congress...
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