(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after introducing the Electricity Reliability and Fuel Security Act, which provides a temporary tax credit to cover a small portion of the operation and maintenance expenses of existing coal-fired power plants:
“Today, coal-fired power generating plants are being closed at an alarming… Read more »
Americans take electricity for granted. When we flip a light switch or turn on a television, we expect it to work every time. A resilient and reliable energy grid to deliver affordable electricity is critical for the well-being of society, the expansion of the economy, and the security of the nation.
There are many sources of energy that can power the grid. As a supporter of an… Read more »
“Without the reliable baseload power provided by coal-fired generation, the power grid may not be able to handle the electricity needs of American consumers during a sustained period of peak demand like 2014’s Polar Vortex or the recent Bomb Cyclone,” Bucshon said in a Wednesday statement announcing the bill. Read more »
Dr. Bucshon’s Response to President Trump’s First State of the Union
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) responded to President Trump’s first State of the Union, applauding a year of accomplishments focused on putting America first.
In a video posted… Read more »
"Back home in Indiana, there are six non-powered dams located throughout the 8th district that could benefit from an expedited permitting process that promotes hydropower generation and provides quality Hoosier jobs," said Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., who introduced the bill. "Streamlining the permitting process for qualifying non-powered dam projects represents an important first step in modernizing our energy infrastructure." Read more »
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after the House of Representatives unanimously passed his clean energy bill, the Promoting Hydropower Development at Existing Nonpowered Dams Act (H.R. 2872):
“Hydropower provides benefits in the form of jobs, economic investment, improved public health, and resource conservation. It’s also a… Read more »
“These bills expand the nation’s access to domestic energy resources, improve recycling and reuse of materials, and provide small businesses with the regulatory flexibility they need to meet environmental standards while still growing the economy and creating jobs,” Walden added. Read more »
Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-IN) toured the CountryMark Oil Refinery in Mount Vernon on Monday to view a completed renovation project.
The facility is Posey County's second largest employer.
It recently completed $80 million in upgrades.
The investment replaces aging equipment which will reduce air emissions and produce higher quality, more energy-efficient fuels.
CountryMark's CEO said… Read more »
Bucshon’s bill would give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) authority to grant exemptions from licensing requirements to help foster development of hydropower capabilities at existing dams, where Upton said he sees the most potential for new hydropower projects. Read more »
Both measures look to cut through the thicket of regulations that has brought what once was at least incremental growth of U.S. hydropower capacity to a virtual standstill. Read more »
