Travis Kavulla
Federal
Senate prepares for hearing on energy infrastructure security legislation
The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources’ Subcommittee on Energy will hold a hearing next week to hear testimony on the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act of 2016. The legislation, introduced by U.S. Sen. Angus King (I-ME), aims to guard against large-scale cyber attacks on essentia... Read More »NRECA urges investment in DOE partnerships with rural cooperatives
In a set of comments recently submitted to the Department of Energy (DOE), the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) called for greater investments in the nation’s member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperatives. “[E]lectric cooperatives, and the electric utility industry... Read More »Massachusetts Petroleum Council criticizes energy bill amendment
The Massachusetts Petroleum Council has expressed concerns regarding the impact of a new amendment to the energy bill recently adopted by the Senate that prohibits the Department of Public Utilities from approving private pipeline financing. “Blocking additional natural gas supplies to the regi... Read More »John Ratcliffe