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December 5, 2025

U.S. Congress – Senate (U.S. Senate)

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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.
Edison Electric Institute
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.
TerraPower
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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Clean Energy Wins, Fossil Fuels Lose in Biden Budget
The U.S. could save $35 billion by 2031 by immediately eliminating fossil fuel tax preferences, according to a line item in President Biden’s 2022 budget.
BPC Proposes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Compromise
The BPC proposed a compromise $1 trillion infrastructure package that would authorize $300 billion in spending for a clean energy transition.
Energy Storage Hopes for ‘Christmas Present’ from Congress
Renewable and storage organization leaders at the Energy Storage Association’s annual conference were upbeat about Biden’s pledge to reduce emissions.

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