News from March 2023




Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Commercial and Industrial Pumps discussed on March 24 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a five page rule on March 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee discussed on March 24 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on March 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Energy Department discusses Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Manufactured Housing; Extension of Compliance Date on March 24

The US Energy Department published a four page proposed rule on March 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Dinner Guest Wish List: LM Contractor Janice Maruniak Shares Her Female Role Models

News Release: March is Women’s History Month, and this year’s theme - “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories" - recognizes “women, past and present, who have been active in all forms of media and storytelling, including print, radio, TV, stage, screen, blogs, podcasts, news, and social media.".


Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection for the Weatherization Assistance Program discussed on March 24 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on March 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $200 Million to Modernize and Expand Hydropower

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.-The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced more than $200 million for the modernization and expansion of hydroelectric power throughout America and the advancement of new marine energy technologies. With today’s investment, supported...



Combined Notice of Filings #1 discussed on March 24 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on March 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOE-Funded SolSmart Program Expands to Advance Equitable Solar Energy Adoption

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.-The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced an expansion of its SolSmart program to support and recognize local governments across the country who are taking steps to reduce barriers to solar energy access. The expanded program adds a new Platinum-level designation level for...





Olmsted Powerplant Replacement Project-Rate Order No. WAPA-205 discussed on March 24 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a four page notice on March 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Fusion Prototypic Neutron Source (FPNS) discussed on March 27 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on March 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chairs Rodgers, Guthrie, and Griffith to FDA: Turn Over Info on How Admin is Managing Drug Shortages

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY), and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) sent a letter today to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf requesting information related to drug shortages.


Energy Department discusses Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts on March 27

The US Energy Department published a one page proposed rule on March 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chairs Rodgers, Guthrie, and Griffith Press FDA for Details After Agency Dodges Questions on Possible Risky Gain of Function Research Activities

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY), and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) sent a letter today to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf following up on previous questions related to its funding of gain-of-function research.