News from March 2023


Combined Notice of Filings #1 discussed on March 30 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a three page notice on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chair Rodgers: “Responsible Stewardship of Federal Funds Should Not be a Partisan Issue”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing titled “Follow the Money: Oversight of President Biden's Massive Spending Spree."


Energy Department discusses ANR Pipeline Company; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization and Establishing Intervention and Protest Deadline on March 29

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chair Rodgers Opening Statement at Health Subcommittee Hearing on Reauthorizing Animal Drug User Fee Programs

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee hearing titled: “Reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Programs."


What did Energy Department publish on March 29?

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Energy Department discusses Commission Information Collection Activity (FERC-603); Comment Request; Extension on March 30

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Combined Notice of Filings discussed on March 29 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Natural GAS Act Would Block Department of Energy from Outlawing Gas Stoves, Appliances

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), joined Senators Jim Risch (R-ID), Mike Lee (R-UT), John Hoeven (R-ND), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in introducing the Natural Gas Appliances Standards (Natural GAS) Act of 2023.


O&I Subcommittee Chair Griffith Opening Remarks on Oversight of Biden’s Massive Spending Spree

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing titled “Follow the Money: Oversight of President Biden's Massive Spending Spree."


Pieridae Energy (USA) Ltd.; Request for Extension for Long-Term Authorization To Export Liquefied Natural Gas discussed on March 29 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a three page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chair Rodgers Applauds Passage of H.R. 1

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) joined House Republican Leadership in a press conference on H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, which passed the House today with bipartisan support...


Energy Department discusses Combined Notice of Filings on March 30

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chair Rodgers Applauds Passage of H.R. 1

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) joined House Republican Leadership in a press conference on H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, which passed the House today with bipartisan support...


House Votes to Lower Energy Costs Across the Board

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, upholding Republicans' Commitment to America and to an economy that’s strong.


Energy Department discusses Ampersand Christine Falls Hydro, LLC; Notice Soliciting Scoping Comments on March 30

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Energy Announces $40 Million as Part of New ARPA-E Program Focused on Improving Reliability, Resiliency, and Security of Power Infrastructure

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced up to $40 million in funding to support a new program dedicated to developing cost-effective, high-speed, and safe undergrounding technologies to strengthen the system reliability for distribution grids by undergrounding electric power lines in urban and suburban areas.


Health Subcommittee Chair Guthrie Opening Statement at Hearing on HHS’ FY 24 Budget

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered the following opening statement at today’s Health Subcommittee hearing titled “Fiscal Year 2024 Department of Health and Human Services Budget."


Getting to Know LPO: LPO and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Ensuring Informed Environmental Decisions for Communities

The DOE Loan Programs Office (LPO) wants to ensure that the projects it helps to finance are subject to a comprehensive environmental review and address community issues, so that all parties can work to create a stronger more resilient community in the energy transition.


Getting to Know LPO: Adding Value to Your Project—The Unique Benefits of Working with LPO

My name is Jigar Shah, and I'm the director of the Loan Programs Office (LPO) here at the Department of Energy.