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Subcommittee on Energy
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Phone: (202) 224-4971
Fax: (202) 228-0541
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| Jurisdiction of the Subcommittee includes oversight and legislative responsibilities for: nuclear, coal and synthetic fuels research and development; nuclear and non-nuclear energy commercialization projects; nuclear fuel cycle policy; DOE National Laboratories; global climate change; new technologies research and development; nuclear facilities siting and insurance program; commercialization of new technologies including, solar energy systems; Federal energy conservation programs; energy information; liquefied natural gas projects; oil and natural gas regulation; refinery policy; coal conversion; utility policy; strategic petroleum reserves; regulation of Trans-Alaska Pipeline System and other oil and gas pipeline transportation systems within Alaska Arctic research and energy development; and oil, gas and coal production and distribution.
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Democratic Subcommittee Members
 Maria Cantwell (Chairman)
Byron L. Dorgan
Ron Wyden
Mary L. Landrieu
Robert Menendez
Bernard Sanders (I)
Evan Bayh
Debbie Stabenow
Mark Udall
Jeanne Shaheen
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Republican Subcommittee Members
James E. Risch
Richard Burr
John Barrasso
Sam Brownback
Robert Bennett
Jim Bunning
Jeff Sessions
Bob Corker
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Jeff Bingaman (ex officio member)
Lisa Murkowski (ex officio member)
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Related Legislation
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• SP- 11
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ENERGY MARKET
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• SP- 14
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NET METERING
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• SP- 46
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PROPANE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH COUNCIL AND NATIONAL OILHEAT RESEARCH ALLIANCE
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• SP- 47
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ROLE OF STRATEGIC MINERALS IN CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND OTHER APPLICATIONS
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• H.R. 445
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09-Jan-09
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To establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program to promote research of appropriate technologies for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles, and for other purposes
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• H.R. 957
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10-Feb-09
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To authorize higher education curriculum development and graduate training in advanced energy and green building technologies.
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• H.R. 3029
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24-Jun-09
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A bill to establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle and simple cycle power generation systems.
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• H.R. 3246
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17-Jul-09
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To provide for a program of research, development, demonstration and commercial application in vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy.
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• H.R. 3585
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16-Sep-09
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To guide and provide for United States research, development, and demonstration of solar energy technologies, and for other purposes.
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• H.R. 4785
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09-Mar-10
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To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make loans to certain entities that agree that the funds will be used to make loans to consumers to implement energy efficiency measures involving structural improvements and investments in cost-effective, commercial off-the-shelf technologies to reduce energy use, and for other purposes.
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• S. 247
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14-Jan-09
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A bill to accelerate motor fuel savings nationwide and provide incentives to registered owners of high fuel consumption automobiles to replace such automobiles with fuel efficient automobiles or public transportation.
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• S. 283
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21-Jan-09
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A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify the conditions for the release of products from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve Account, and for other purposes.
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• S. 290
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21-Jan-09
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A bill to repeal a requirement with respect to the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels.
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• S. 679
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24-Mar-09
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A bill to establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program to promote research of appropriate technologies for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles, and for other purposes.
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• S. 737
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30-Mar-09
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A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to conduct research, development, and demonstration to make biofuels more compatible with small nonroad engines, and for other purposes.
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• S. 855
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22-Apr-09
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A bill to establish an Energy Assistance Fund to guarantee low-interest loans for the purchase and installation of qualifying energy efficient property, idling reduction and advanced insulation for heavy trucks, and alternative refueling stations, and for other purposes.
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• S. 923
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29-Apr-09
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A bill to promote the development and use of marine renewable energy technologies, and for other purposes.
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• S. 1092
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20-May-09
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A bill to establish a program to provide loans for use in carrying out residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation energy efficiency and renewable generation projects.
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• S. 1134
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21-May-09
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A bill to ensure the energy independence and economic viability of the United States by promoting the responsible use of coal through accelerated carbon capture and storage and through advanced clean coal technology research, development, demonstration, and deployment programs, and for other purposes.
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• S. 1590
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06-Aug-09
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A bill to establish a clean energy technology business competition grant program.
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• S. 1617
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06-Aug-09
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A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a program for the award of grants to States to establish revolving loan funds for small and medium-sized manufacturers to improve energy efficiency and produce clean energy technology, and for other purposes.
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• S. 1696
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23-Sep-09
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A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study of video game console energy efficiency.
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• S. 1721
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25-Sep-09
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A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to develop a national transportation low emissions energy plan.
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• S. 1957
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28-Oct-09
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A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to make loans to publicly owned electric utilities to finance and refinance projects to comply with any Federal energy efficiency resource standard, and for other purposes.
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• S. 2052
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29-Oct-09
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A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research and development and demonstration program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes.
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• S. 2744
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05-Nov-09
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A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expand the authority for awarding technology prizes by the Secretary of Energy to include a financial award for separation of carbon dioxide from dilute sources.
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• S. 2773
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16-Nov-09
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A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program to support the research, demonstration, and development of commercial applications for offshore wind energy, and for other purposes.
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• S. 2776
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16-Nov-09
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A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to create the right business environment for doubling production of clean nuclear energy and other clean energy and to create mini-Manhattan projects for clean energy research and development.
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• S. 2812
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20-Nov-09
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A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes.
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• S. 2818
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30-Nov-09
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A bill to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to improve weatherization for low-income persons, and for other purposes.
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• S. 2843
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07-Dec-09
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A bill to provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy.
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• S. 2900
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17-Dec-09
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A bill to establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle and simple cycle power generation systems.
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• S. 2908
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18-Dec-09
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A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require the Secretary of Energy to publish a final rule that establishes a uniform efficiency descriptor and accompanying test methods for covered water heaters, and for other purposes.
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• S. 3054
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01-Mar-10
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A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to establish efficiency standards for bottle-type water dispensers, commercial hot food holding cabinets, and portable electric spas.
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• S. 3060
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03-Mar-10
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A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide for thorium fuel cycle nuclear power generation.
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• S. 3329
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07-May-10
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A bill to provide triple credits for renewable energy on brownfields, and for other purposes.
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• S. 3364
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13-May-10
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A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to establish the Office of Energy and Renewable Energy as the lead Federal agency for coordinating Federal, State, and local assistance provided to promote the energy retrofitting of schools.
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• S. 3396
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24-May-10
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A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to establish within the Department of Energy a Supply Star program to identify and promote practices, companies, and products that use highly efficient supply chains in a manner that conserves energy, water, and other resources.
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• S. 3409
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25-May-10
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A bill to make certain adjustments to the price analysis of propane prepared by the Secretary of Commerce.
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• S. 3436
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27-May-10
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A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to establish a motor efficiency rebate program.
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• S. 3460
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07-Jun-10
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A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to provide funds to States for rebates, loans, and other incentives to eligible individuals or entities for the purchase and installation of solar energy systems for properties located in the United States, and for other purposes.
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• S. 3487
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15-Jun-10
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A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide electric consumers the right to access certain electric energy information, and for other purposes.
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• S. 3495
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15-Jun-10
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A bill to promote the deployment of plug-in electric drive vehicles, and for other purposes.
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• S. 3586
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14-Jul-10
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A bill to promote the mapping and development of United States geothermal resources by establishing a direct loan program for high risk geothermal exploration wells.
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• S. 3619
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20-Jul-10
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A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to improve geothermal energy technology and demonstrate the use of geothermal energy in large scale thermal applications, and for other purposes.
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• S. 3631
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22-Jul-10
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A bill to encourage innovation to create clean technologies, and for other purposes.
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