U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) spoke on Tuesday at a hearing on oil and natural gas development, encouraging the government to incentivize domestic energy production while gas prices are low so that the U.S. can remain an energy leader.
“Oil and gas prices are low today, but they won’t be l... Read More »
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) announced the results of a study on Monday that found single-walled carbon nanotube semiconductors potentially increase efficiency of photovoltaic solar systems by requiring less energy to convert sunlight to electricity.
The NREL study was built u... Read More »
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the Army Corps of Engineers finalized their Environment Impact Statement for the installation of a new reactor at the Bell Bend site in Pennsylvania on Tuesday.
The organizations determined the environmental impacts of installing a new rea... Read More »
Consumers Energy announced on Monday that it will make a $225 million upgrade to its natural gas system in Lower Michigan, including the replacement of 86 miles of piping, and improved system infrastructure to ensure safety.
"At Consumers Energy we know that safe, reliable delivery of natural ga... Read More »
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) Vice President of Communications Dan Whitten said on Thursday that SunEdison’s demise is not indicative of the solar industry overall.
SunEdison was one of the world’s largest solar energy utilities. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Th... Read More »
The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) commended Congress on Thursday for the introduction of the Advanced Nuclear Technology Development Act of 2016, H.R. 4879, for the advancement of clean nuclear energy technology.
“Ultimately, the excitement about these [nuclear] technologies must be channeled... Read More »
The Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy and the Subcommittee on Energy and Power held a hearing on Wednesday to assess a Fiscal Year 2017 budget request submitted by the Nuclear Regulator Commission (NRC).
The organizations oversee NRC operations. During the hearing, NRC members were que... Read More »
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) commended the U.S. Senate for approving the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources’ Energy Policy and Modernization Act, S. 2012, on Wednesday.
The legislation passed in Senate by a vote of 85-12 on Wednesday. The U.S. House of Repre... Read More »
The U.S Energy Information (EIA) announced on Thursday that U.S. wind generation slowed last year due to lowered wind speeds and wind generation during the first half of the year, according to the organization’s Electric Power Monthly report.
U.S. wind generation grew by 5.1 percent between 20... Read More »
The American Petroleum Institute (API) and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) applauded the Senate on Tuesday for passing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization, which will allow unmanned aerial vehicles to fly over energy facilities.
“Allowing co-op ... Read More »