Democrats and Republicans on a House panel are debating over energy spending levels for domestic agencies, clean water rules and guns on federal lands, implementing more than $1 trillion worth of spending bills..”The House Appropriations Committee has approved a $35 billion energy and water projects measure and a $77 billion bill funding the Department of… Keep reading →
FY Budget 2016
Energy News Roundup: Energy Budget Debate, Gazprom Abuses & Noble Settlement
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By Lynn L. Bergeson | Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.Despite aging nuclear plant retirements, the U.S. nuclear industry continues to support new development and advanced nuclear technologies. The Administration supports continued federal nuclear energy program funding in its “all of the above” energy strategy. Despite aging plants challenged by low-cost natural gas-fired generation and several off-schedule new plant constructions, the nuclear energy industry… Keep reading →
President’s Budget Would Increase Funding for Renewable Technologies But Defund Fossil Energy Research
By Enerknol ResearchThe House Energy and Power Subcommittee heard testimony from Secretary Moniz on the DOE FY 2016 budget request, which outlined $1+B in renewable energy program funding increases but a decrease to fossil energy research and development. On February 11, 2015, the House Energy and Power Subcommittee held a hearing on the Department of Energy’s (DOE)… Keep reading →
Shepherding Solar’s Future: Economic Sustainability Is The Key To ‘Smart Growth’
By Roy Palk | LeClairRyanThe buzz about solar keeps on growing thanks to a steady stream of media reports about the industry’s growth potential. The latest examples, to name just a few, include Duke Energy’s $500 million solar expansion; solar on landfills and the proliferation of solar carports; and many reports on the potential of perovskite-based panels to dramatically slash costs.
Deputy Energy Secretary Sherwood-Randall Highlights A Top Budget Priority in Texas
By U.S. Department of EnergyDeputy Energy Secretary Sherwood-Randall Highlights a Top Budget Priority in Texas WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, Deputy Secretary Sherwood-Randall traveled to Amarillo, Texas to visit the Pantex Plant, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) site charged with maintaining the safety, security and effectiveness of the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile, a critical component of President Obama’s National… Keep reading →