With hydropower currently accounting for 7.5 percent of total electricity generation in the United States, and 44 percent of all renewable energy generation, the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Power convened the hearing to explore strategies to expand hydropower by overcoming existing challenges and barriers.
U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), chairman of the… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-IN) said issues related to hydropower are “not going to change in a substantial way” unless Congress sets “hard deadlines.” Bucshon previously introduced the Promoting Hydropower Development At Existing Non Powered Dams Act, H.R. 2872. Under the House-approved bill, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) would be directed to issue a rule expediting licensing for qualifying hydropower facilities. Read more »
Bucshon said all of Indiana’s coal mines and most of the state’s coal-fired electric generating plants are in his district and that 39 coal-fired plants already had retired in the state. “I’m concerned that if we don’t act soon, more coal plants will continue to retire prematurely, leaving my constituents and my state without reliable energy and many at risk of losing their jobs,” he said. Read more »
Bucshon said all of Indiana’s coal mines and most of the state’s coal-fired electric generating plants are in his district and that 39 coal-fired plants already had retired in the state. “I’m concerned that if we don’t act soon, more coal plants will continue to retire prematurely, leaving my constituents and my state without reliable energy and many at risk of losing their jobs,” he said. Read more »
“This legislation will help ease some of the financial burdens placed on these plants, and as a result, it will help preserve our energy security.” Read more »
S. 2677 is the Senate version of the House of Representatives measure, H.R. 5270, introduced on March 14 by U.S. Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-IN), who was joined by cosponsors including U.S. Reps. Andy Barr (R-KY), Evan Jenkins (R-WV), and Steve Stivers (R-OH). Read more »
The United States needs an “all of the above” strategy when it comes to energy policy in this country. Ensuring that utility companies possess a diverse mix of electricity sources, including coal, is essential for grid reliability and resiliency. Read more »
(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 »
