JAMES NIPPER

Supported legislation (H.R. 2218) re: EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste. Expressed concerns about parameters of effluent limitation guidelines under the Clean Water Act, pending at EPA. Concerned about air regulations on power plants being promulgated by EPA, including utility MACT (MATS). Opposed to EPA's proposed rulemaking on NSPS for greenhouse gases at future fossil-fuel fired power plants, and do not believe CCS adequately demonstrated (EPA-OAR-2013-0495), and believe therewill be problems withe wholesale electricity markets as also discussed in that docket. Supported Whitfield-Manchin bill (H.R. 3826) to establish a more rigorous process for EPA to be able to establish NSPS for greenhouse gas emissions. Discussed the electricity/natural gas nexus with Congress, FERC (docket #AD 12-12), EPA. Support H.R. 1900 related to Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act. Monitored Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) progress, with emphasis on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reform and dam safety. Oppose Section 2014 of Senate version of WRDA bill, S. 601. Support House version of WRRDA, H.R. 3080. Want to ensure that final version of WRDA does not impact public power's ability to use tax-exempt financing for hydro projects. Support H.R. 271, Olson reliability bill.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets (FERC docket # AD 13-7). Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Monitored development of executive order on cyber security and engaged in NIST process, and supported final product. Monitored issues related to electric vehicles, particularly regarding funding issues. Support revised Senergy efficiency bill, S. 1392,pending on Senate floor. Monitor rulemakings related to transmission policy, and support FERC's decision to revise its transmission rate incentives policy (docket # RM 13-18). Worked to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations, and support H.R. 2542 to modify the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Supported Senator Klobuchar bill related to preventing copper theft. Support H.R. 1199 to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Also support other efforts to fix this issue. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounded distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff. Discussed the process surrounding the pending Quadrennial Energy Review with DOE and the White House. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities who are subject to a cyber-security attack. Briefed Senators and House Members on the physical security of the electric system, and opposed additional legislation resulting in greater regulation. Support information sharing legislation such as CISPA, H.R. 3523. Supported the SMART GRID Study Act, H.R. 2962. Discussed with DOE an alternative information sharing program for public power utilities.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets (FERC docket # AD 13-7). Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Monitored development of executive order on cyber security and engaged in NIST process, and supported final product. Monitored issues related to electric vehicles, particularly regarding funding issues. Support revised Senergy efficiency bill, S. 1392,pending on Senate floor. Monitor rulemakings related to transmission policy, and support FERC's decision to revise its transmission rate incentives policy (docket # RM 13-18). Worked to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations, and support H.R. 2542 to modify the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Supported Senator Klobuchar bill related to preventing copper theft. Support H.R. 1199 to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Also support other efforts to fix this issue. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounded distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff. Discussed the process surrounding the pending Quadrennial Energy Review with DOE and the White House. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities who are subject to a cyber-security attack. Briefed Senators and House Members on the physical security of the electric system, and opposed additional legislation resulting in greater regulation. Support information sharing legislation such as CISPA, H.R. 3523. Supported the SMART GRID Study Act, H.R. 2962. Discussed with DOE an alternative information sharing program for public power utilities.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets (FERC docket # AD 13-7). Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Monitored development of executive order on cyber security and engaged in NIST process, and supported final product. Monitored issues related to electric vehicles, particularly regarding funding issues. Support revised Senergy efficiency bill, S. 1392,pending on Senate floor. Monitor rulemakings related to transmission policy, and support FERC's decision to revise its transmission rate incentives policy (docket # RM 13-18). Worked to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations, and support H.R. 2542 to modify the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Supported Senator Klobuchar bill related to preventing copper theft. Support H.R. 1199 to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Also support other efforts to fix this issue. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounded distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff. Discussed the process surrounding the pending Quadrennial Energy Review with DOE and the White House. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities who are subject to a cyber-security attack. Briefed Senators and House Members on the physical security of the electric system, and opposed additional legislation resulting in greater regulation. Support information sharing legislation such as CISPA, H.R. 3523. Supported the SMART GRID Study Act, H.R. 2962. Discussed with DOE an alternative information sharing program for public power utilities.

Supported legislation (H.R. 2218) re: EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste. Expressed concerns about parameters of effluent limitation guidelines under the Clean Water Act, pending at EPA. Concerned about air regulations on power plants being promulgated by EPA, including utility MACT (MATS). Opposed to EPA's proposed rulemaking on NSPS for greenhouse gases at future fossil-fuel fired power plants, and do not believe CCS adequately demonstrated (EPA-OAR-2013-0495), and believe therewill be problems withe wholesale electricity markets as also discussed in that docket. Supported Whitfield-Manchin bill (H.R. 3826) to establish a more rigorous process for EPA to be able to establish NSPS for greenhouse gas emissions. Discussed the electricity/natural gas nexus with Congress, FERC (docket #AD 12-12), EPA. Support H.R. 1900 related to Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act. Monitored Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) progress, with emphasis on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reform and dam safety. Oppose Section 2014 of Senate version of WRDA bill, S. 601. Support House version of WRRDA, H.R. 3080. Want to ensure that final version of WRDA does not impact public power's ability to use tax-exempt financing for hydro projects. Support H.R. 271, Olson reliability bill.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets; supported S. 1353, Senate Commerce Committee cyber bill; monitored development of executive order on cyber security and engaged in NIST process; monitored issues related to electric vehicles, particularly regarding funding issues. Support revised Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency bill, S. 1392, pending on Senate floor.Monitor rulemakings related to transmission policy. Worked to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations, and support H.R. 2542 to modify the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Supported Senator Klobuchar bill related to preventing copper theft. Support H.R. 1199 to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Also support other efforts to fix this issue. Expressed concerns at the Energy Information Administration related to a newly proposed data collection form -- EIA-930 -- that would collect load (demand) and interchange data from balancing authorities on an hourly basis. Provided questions related to FERC activities as part of Ron Binz confirmation process. Did not take position on Binz nomination itself (do not take positions on Administration Executive Branch nominees).

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets; encouraged oversight of FERC more generally; monitored development of executive order on cyber security and engaged in NIST process; monitored issues related to electric vehicles, particularly regarding funding issues. Support revised Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency bill, S. 1392, pending on Senate floor.Monitor rulemakings related to transmission policy. Worked to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations, and support H.R. 2542 to modify the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Supported Senator Klobuchar bill related to preventing copper theft. Support H.R. 1199 to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Also support other efforts to fix this issue. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounded distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff.

Supported legislation (H.R. 2218) re: EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste. Expressed concerns about parameters of effluent limitation guidelines under the Clean Water Act, pending at EPA. Concerned about air regulations on power plants being promulgated by EPA, including utility MACT (MATS). Opposed to EPA's proposed rulemaking on NSPS for greenhouse gases at future fossil-fuel fired power plants. Continue to discuss the electricity/natural gas nexus with Congress, FERC, EPA.Support H.R. 1900 related to Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act. Monitored Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) progress, with emphasis on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reform and dam safety. Oppose Section 2014 of Senate version of WRDA bill, S. 601. Support House version of WRRDA, H.R. 3080. Making sure that final version of WRDA does not impact public power's ability to use tax-exempt financing for hydro projects. Support H.R. 271, Olson reliability bill.

Supported legislation (H.R. 2218) re: EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste. Expressed concerns about parameters of effluent limitation guidelines under the Clean Water Act, pending at EPA. Concerned about air regulations on power plants being promulgated by EPA, including utility MACT (MATS). Monitored EPA's pending rulemakings on NSPS for greenhouse gases at future and existing fossil-fuel fired power plants. Continue to discuss the electricity/natural gas nexus with Congress, FERC, & EPA.Monitored Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) progress, with emphasis on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reform and dam safety. Supported H.R. 271, Olson reliability bill.

Supported legislation (H.R. 2218) re: EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste. Expressed concerns about parameters of effluent limitation guidelines under the Clean Water Act, pending at EPA. Concerned about air regulations on power plants being promulgated by EPA, including utility MACT (MATS). Opposed to EPA's proposed rulemaking on NSPS for greenhouse gases at future fossil-fuel fired power plants. Continue to discuss the electricity/natural gas nexus with Congress, FERC, EPA.Support H.R. 1900 related to Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act. Monitored Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) progress, with emphasis on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reform and dam safety. Oppose Section 2014 of Senate version of WRDA bill, S. 601. Support House version of WRRDA, H.R. 3080. Making sure that final version of WRDA does not impact public power's ability to use tax-exempt financing for hydro projects. Support H.R. 271, Olson reliability bill.

Supported legislation (H.R. 2218) re: EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste. Expressed concerns about parameters of effluent limitation guidelines under the Clean Water Act, pending at EPA. Concerned about air regulations on power plants being promulgated by EPA, including utility MACT (MATS). Concerned with EPA's proposed rulemaking on NSPS for greenhouse gases at future fossil-fuel fired power plants. Continue to discuss the electricity/natural gas nexus with Congress, FERC, & EPA.Monitored Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) progress, with emphasis on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reform and dam safety. Oppose Section 2014 of Senate version of WRDA bill, S. 601. Support House version of WRRDA, H.R. 3080. Support H.R. 271, Olson reliability bill.

Supported legislation (HR 2273, S. 1751/1971) re: EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste. Expressed concerns about parameters of effluent limitation guidelines under the Clean Water Act, pending at EPA. Concern about air regulations on power plants being promulgated by EPA, including utility MACT (MATS). Monitoring EPA's pending rulemaking on NSPS for greenhouse gases at existing fossil-fuel fired power plants. Continue to discuss the electricity/natural gas nexus with Congress, FERC, & EPA.Monitored Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) progress, with emphasis on Corps reform and dam safety.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets; encouraged oversight of FERC more generally; monitored development of executive order on cyber security and engaged in NIST process; monitored issues related to electric vehicles, particularly regarding funding issues. Support revised Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency bill, S. 1392, pending on Senate floor.Monitor rulemakings related to transmission policy. Worked to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations, and support H.R. 2542 to modify the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Supported Senator Klobuchar bill related to preventing copper theft. Support H.R. 1199 to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Also support other efforts to fix this issue. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounded distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets; supported S. 1353, Senate Commerce Committee cyber bill; monitored development of executive order on cyber security and engaged in NIST process; monitored issues related to electric vehicles, particularly regarding funding issues. Support revised Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency bill, S. 1392, pending on Senate floor.Monitor rulemakings related to transmission policy. Worked to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations, and support H.R. 2542 to modify the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Supported Senator Klobuchar bill related to preventing copper theft. Support H.R. 1199 to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Also support other efforts to fix this issue. Expressed concerns at the Energy Information Administration related to a newly proposed data collection form -- EIA-930 -- that would collect load (demand) and interchange data from balancing authorities on an hourly basis. Provided questions related to FERC activities as part of Ron Binz confirmation process. Did not take position on Binz nomination itself (do not take positions on Administration Executive Branch nominees).

Supported legislation (H.R. 2218) re: EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste. Expressed concerns about parameters of effluent limitation guidelines under the Clean Water Act, pending at EPA. Concerned about air regulations on power plants being promulgated by EPA, including utility MACT (MATS). Monitored EPA's pending rulemakings on NSPS for greenhouse gases at future and existing fossil-fuel fired power plants. Continue to discuss the electricity/natural gas nexus with Congress, FERC, & EPA.Monitored Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) progress, with emphasis on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reform and dam safety. Supported H.R. 271, Olson reliability bill.

Supported legislation (H.R. 2218) re: EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste. Expressed concerns about parameters of effluent limitation guidelines under the Clean Water Act, pending at EPA. Concerned about air regulations on power plants being promulgated by EPA, including utility MACT (MATS). Opposed to EPA's proposed rulemaking on NSPS for greenhouse gases at future fossil-fuel fired power plants. Continue to discuss the electricity/natural gas nexus with Congress, FERC, EPA.Support H.R. 1900 related to Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act. Monitored Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) progress, with emphasis on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reform and dam safety. Oppose Section 2014 of Senate version of WRDA bill, S. 601. Support House version of WRRDA, H.R. 3080. Making sure that final version of WRDA does not impact public power's ability to use tax-exempt financing for hydro projects. Support H.R. 271, Olson reliability bill.

Supported legislation (H.R. 2218) re: EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste. Expressed concerns about parameters of effluent limitation guidelines under the Clean Water Act, pending at EPA. Concerned about air regulations on power plants being promulgated by EPA, including utility MACT (MATS). Concerned with EPA's proposed rulemaking on NSPS for greenhouse gases at future fossil-fuel fired power plants. Continue to discuss the electricity/natural gas nexus with Congress, FERC, & EPA.Monitored Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) progress, with emphasis on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reform and dam safety. Oppose Section 2014 of Senate version of WRDA bill, S. 601. Support House version of WRRDA, H.R. 3080. Support H.R. 271, Olson reliability bill.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets; reviewed draft of Senate Commerce Committee cyber bill; monitored development of executive order on cyber security and responded to NIST request for information; monitored issues related to electric vehicles, particularly regarding funding issues. Monitored development of revised Portman-Shaheen energy efficiency bill.Monitor rulemakings related to transmission policy. Worked to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations, and support H.R. 527 to modify the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Interfaced with DOE and DHS on recovery and resilience, as recommended by the National Infrastructure Advisory Committee (NIAC), and in handling Hurricane Sandy recovery. Supported Senator Klobuchar bill related to preventing copper theft. Supported efforts to delete or fix Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030.

Supported the continued use of tax-exempt financing for municipal/public power purposes, and opposed provisions, like those included in the Administration's FY 2014 budget proposal, to tax municipal bonds. Support H. Res. 112, highlighting the value of tax-exempt financing, and authored by Reps. Terry and Neal. Monitored impacts of sequestration on Build America Bonds (BABs) and related issue of Clean Renewable Energy Bonds.

Supported the continued use of tax-exempt financing for municipal/public power purposes, and opposed provisions, like those included in the Administration's FY 2014 budget proposal, to tax municipal bonds. Support H. Res. 112, highlighting the value of tax-exempt financing, and authored by Reps. Terry and Neal. Supported "Dear Colleague" letter authored by Reps. Ruppersburger & Hultgren expressing support for tax-exempt financing. Monitored impacts of sequestration on Build America Bonds (BABs).

Supported the continued use of tax-exempt financing for municipal/public power purposes, and opposed provisions, like those included in the Administration's FY 2014 budget proposal, to tax municipal bonds. Support H. Res. 112, highlighting the value of tax-exempt financing, and authored by Reps. Terry and Neal. Monitored impacts of sequestration on Build America Bonds (BABs). Opposed S.Con.Res. 8 because of proposal that could lead to limiting tax-exempt financing.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets; supported S. 1353, Senate Commerce Committee cyber bill; monitored development of executive order on cyber security and engaged in NIST process; monitored issues related to electric vehicles, particularly regarding funding issues. Support revised Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency bill, S. 1392, pending on Senate floor.Monitor rulemakings related to transmission policy. Worked to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations, and support H.R. 2542 to modify the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Supported Senator Klobuchar bill related to preventing copper theft. Support H.R. 1199 to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Also support other efforts to fix this issue. Expressed concerns at the Energy Information Administration related to a newly proposed data collection form -- EIA-930 -- that would collect load (demand) and interchange data from balancing authorities on an hourly basis. Provided questions related to FERC activities as part of Ron Binz confirmation process. Did not take position on Binz nomination itself (do not take positions on Administration Executive Branch nominees).

Supported legislation (HR 2273, S. 1751/1971) re: EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste. Expressed concerns about parameters of effluent limitation guidelines under the Clean Water Act, pending at EPA. Concern about air regulations on power plants being promulgated by EPA, including utility MACT (MATS). Monitoring EPA's pending rulemaking on NSPS for greenhouse gases at existing fossil-fuel fired power plants. Continue to discuss the electricity/natural gas nexus with Congress, FERC, & EPA.Monitored Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) progress, with emphasis on Corps reform and dam safety.

Monitored smart grid programs and their intersection with the telecommunications industry, and responded to requests for meetings and information on the subject to DOE. Supported the need to allow electric utilities to access spectrum for wireless; monitored implementation of S. 911 at NTIA. Monitored the issue of "retransmission consent" with regard to access to cable programming. Monitored pole attachment rate issue. Support municipal broadband deployment, including in rural areas served by public power.

Monitored smart grid programs and their intersection with the telecommunications industry, and responded to requests for meetings and information on the subject to DOE. Supported the need to allow electric utilities to access spectrum for wireless; monitored implementation of S. 911 at NTIA. Monitored the issue of "retransmission consent" with regard to access to cable programming.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets; supported S. 1353, Senate Commerce Committee cyber bill; monitored development of executive order on cyber security and engaged in NIST process; monitored issues related to electric vehicles, particularly regarding funding issues. Support revised Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency bill, S. 1392, pending on Senate floor.Monitor rulemakings related to transmission policy. Worked to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations, and support H.R. 2542 to modify the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Supported Senator Klobuchar bill related to preventing copper theft. Support H.R. 1199 to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Also support other efforts to fix this issue. Expressed concerns at the Energy Information Administration related to a newly proposed data collection form -- EIA-930 -- that would collect load (demand) and interchange data from balancing authorities on an hourly basis. Provided questions related to FERC activities as part of Ron Binz confirmation process. Did not take position on Binz nomination itself (do not take positions on Administration Executive Branch nominees).

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets; encouraged oversight of FERC more generally; monitored development of executive order on cyber security and engaged in NIST process; monitored issues related to electric vehicles, particularly regarding funding issues. Support revised Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency bill, S. 1392, pending on Senate floor.Monitor rulemakings related to transmission policy. Worked to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations, and support H.R. 2542 to modify the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Supported Senator Klobuchar bill related to preventing copper theft. Support H.R. 1199 to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Also support other efforts to fix this issue. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounded distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff.

Supported legislation (H.R. 2218) re: EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste. Expressed concerns about parameters of effluent limitation guidelines under the Clean Water Act, pending at EPA. Concerned about air regulations on power plants being promulgated by EPA, including utility MACT (MATS). Concerned with EPA's proposed rulemaking on NSPS for greenhouse gases at future fossil-fuel fired power plants. Continue to discuss the electricity/natural gas nexus with Congress, FERC, & EPA.Monitored Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) progress, with emphasis on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reform and dam safety. Oppose Section 2014 of Senate version of WRDA bill, S. 601. Support House version of WRRDA, H.R. 3080. Support H.R. 271, Olson reliability bill.

Supported legislation (H.R. 2218) re: EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste. Expressed concerns about parameters of effluent limitation guidelines under the Clean Water Act, pending at EPA. Concerned about air regulations on power plants being promulgated by EPA, including utility MACT (MATS). Opposed to EPA's proposed rulemaking on NSPS for greenhouse gases at future fossil-fuel fired power plants. Continue to discuss the electricity/natural gas nexus with Congress, FERC, EPA.Support H.R. 1900 related to Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act. Monitored Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) progress, with emphasis on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reform and dam safety. Oppose Section 2014 of Senate version of WRDA bill, S. 601. Support House version of WRRDA, H.R. 3080. Making sure that final version of WRDA does not impact public power's ability to use tax-exempt financing for hydro projects. Support H.R. 271, Olson reliability bill.

Support legislation to define parameters of EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste -- H.R. 1391, H.R. 2273 & S. 1751. Express concerns about regulation of cooling water intake structures (known as 316(b)) by EPA. Concern about air regulations on power plants being promulgated by EPA, including utility MACT (MATS), and support for the TRAIN Act to require multiple agencies to do cost-benefit analysis of EPA regs -- H.R. 2401. Monitoring possible revisions to EPA's final rule on reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE) -- EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0708. Monitoring EPA's proposed rule on New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) on greenhouse gas emissions on power plants. Continue to express concerns, particularly to FERC and EPA, about fuel switching from coal to natural gas and the operational implications therein.

Support legislation to define parameters of EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste -- H.R. 1391 and H.R. 2273. Express concerns about regulation of cooling water intake structures (known as 316(b)) by EPA. Concern about air regulations on power plants being promulgated by EPA, including utility MACT (MATS), and support for the TRAIN Act to require multiple agencies to do cost-benefit analysis of EPA regs -- H.R. 2401. Monitoring possible revisions to EPA's final rule on reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE). Monitoring EPA's pending decision (occurred in April 2012) on New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) on greenhouse gas emissions on power plants. Continue to express concerns, particularly to FERC and EPA, about fuel switching from coal to natural gas and the operational implications therein.

Support legislation to define parameters of EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste -- H.R. 1391, H.R. 2273 & S. 1751. Express concerns about regulation of cooling water intake structures (known as 316(b)) by EPA. Concern about air regulations on power plants being promulgated by EPA, including utility MACT (MATS), and support for the TRAIN Act to require multiple agencies to do cost-benefit analysis of EPA regs -- H.R. 2401. Monitoring possible revisions to EPA's final rule on reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE) -- EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0708. Monitoring EPA's pending decision (occurred in April 2012) on New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) on greenhouse gas emissions on power plants. Continue to express concerns, particularly to FERC and EPA, about fuel switching from coal to natural gas and the operational implications therein.

Support legislation to define parameters of EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste -- H.R. 1391, H.R. 2273 & S. 1751. Express concerns about regulation of cooling water intake structures (known as 316(b)) by EPA. Concern about air regulations on power plants being promulgated by EPA, including utility MACT (MATS), and support for the TRAIN Act to require multiple agencies to do cost-benefit analysis of EPA regs -- H.R. 2401. Monitoring possible revisions to EPA's final rule on reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE) -- EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0708. Monitoring EPA's proposed rule on New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) on greenhouse gas emissions on power plants. Continue to express concerns, particularly to FERC and EPA, about fuel switching from coal to natural gas and the operational implications therein.

Support legislation to define parameters of EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste -- H.R. 1391, H.R. 2273 & S. 1751. Express concerns about regulation of cooling water intake structures (known as 316(b)) by EPA. Concern about air regulations on power plants being promulgated by EPA, including utility MACT (MATS), and support for the TRAIN Act to require multiple agencies to do cost-benefit analysis of EPA regs -- H.R. 2401. Monitoring possible revisions to EPA's final rule on reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE) -- EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0708. Monitoring EPA's proposed rule on New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) on greenhouse gas emissions on power plants. Continue to express concerns, particularly to FERC and EPA, about fuel switching from coal to natural gas and the operational implications therein.

Support legislation to define parameters of EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste -- H.R. 1391, H.R. 2273 & S. 1751. Express concerns about regulation of cooling water intake structures (known as 316(b)) by EPA. Concern about air regulations on power plants being promulgated by EPA, including utility MACT (MATS), and support for the TRAIN Act to require multiple agencies to do cost-benefit analysis of EPA regs -- H.R. 2401. Monitoring possible revisions to EPA's final rule on reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE) -- EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0708. Monitoring EPA's pending decision (occurred in April 2012) on New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) on greenhouse gas emissions on power plants. Continue to express concerns, particularly to FERC and EPA, about fuel switching from coal to natural gas and the operational implications therein.

Support legislation to define parameters of EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste -- H.R. 1391 and H.R. 2273. Express concerns about regulation of cooling water intake structures (known as 316(b)) by EPA. Concern about air regulations on power plants being promulgated by EPA, including utility MACT (MATS), and support for the TRAIN Act to require multiple agencies to do cost-benefit analysis of EPA regs -- H.R. 2401. Monitoring possible revisions to EPA's final rule on reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE). Monitoring EPA's pending decision (occurred in April 2012) on New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) on greenhouse gas emissions on power plants. Continue to express concerns, particularly to FERC and EPA, about fuel switching from coal to natural gas and the operational implications therein.

Support legislation to define parameters of EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste -- H.R. 1391, H.R. 2273 & S. 1751. Express concerns about regulation of cooling water intake structures (known as 316(b)) by EPA. Concern about air regulations on power plants being promulgated by EPA, including utility MACT (MATS), and support for the TRAIN Act to require multiple agencies to do cost-benefit analysis of EPA regs -- H.R. 2401. Monitoring possible revisions to EPA's final rule on reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE) -- EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0708. Monitoring EPA's proposed rule on New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) on greenhouse gas emissions on power plants. Continue to express concerns, particularly to FERC and EPA, about fuel switching from coal to natural gas and the operational implications therein.

Expressing concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including western energy imbalance market; opposed cyber security legislation involving the electric utility sector in the Senate -- revised version of S. 3414; supported H.R. 4273 regarding emergency operation of power plants and Clean Air Act violations. Monitored issues related to electric vehicles, particularly regarding funding issues. Monitor Senator Klobuchar bill related to preventing copper theft. Monitor rulemakings related to transmission policy, including transmission incentive rates. Work to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA, get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Interface with DOE and DHS on recovery and resilience in the event of major disaster, as recommended by the National Infrastructure Advisory Committee (NIAC).

Supporting technology research and development related to electricity infrastructure technologies, including smart grid; expressing concerns about electricity markets issues related to regional transmission organizations; monitoring cyber security legislation involving the electric utility sector, including S. 1342, as well as the House GRID Act from the previous Congress (now in draft form), the SHIELD Act from this Congress, H.R. 3523, and the draft Seante HSGAC/Commerce bill from this Congress. Monitor rulemakings, legislation, & hearings related to transmission policy, including transmission incentive rates. Monitor funding and other policy issues related to electric vehicles and their integration into the electric grid. Discussion with FEMA regarding mutual aid agreements and utility restoration after natural disasters. Support draft legislation to enable power plants to run in emergency situations without being penalized by EPA for environmental (emissions) violations (Olson-Terry bill, H.R. 4273). Work to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA, get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations.

Expressing concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including propose western energy imbalance market; opposed cyber security legislation involving the electric utility sector in the Senate -- revised version of S. 3414, and monitored development of executive order on cybe security; supported H.R. 4273 regarding emergency operation of power plants and Clean Air Act violations. Monitored issues related to electric vehicles, particularly regarding funding issues. Monitor rulemakings related to transmission policy, including transmission incentive rates. Worked to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA, get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Interfaced with DOE and DHS on recovery and resilience, as recommended by the National Infrastructure Advisory Committee (NIAC), and in handling Hurricane Sandy recovery. Monitored Senator Klobuchar draft bill related to preventing copper theft.

Support the continued use of tax-exempt financing for municipal/public power purposes, and oppose provisions, like those included in the Administration's FY 2013 budget proposal and S. 727, to tax municipal bonds. Closely monitored development of H.R. 8 (compromise on fiscal cliff), and opposed any efforts to include taxation of municipal bonds in the legislation.

Support the continued use of tax-exempt financing for municipal/public power purposes, and oppose provisions, like those included in the Administration's FY 2013 budget proposal and S. 727, to tax municipal bonds. Monitor legislation on expiring energy tax provisions such as H.R. 8 and S. 3521.

Opposition to utility pole attachment regulations promulgated by the Federal Communications Commission. Monitor smart grid programs and their intersection with the telecommunications industry, and respond to requests for meetings and information on the subject to DOE. Monitor privacy-related bill involving data collection through smart grid, S. 1029 -- have concerns about bill as drafted. Support for the need to allow electric utilities to access spectrum for wireless; monitoring -- S. 911, and H.R. 3630.

Support legislation to define parameters of EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste -- H.R. 1391 and H.R. 2273. Expressing concerns about regulation of cooling water intake structures (known as 316(b)) by EPA as well as anticipated revised effluent guidelines by EPA. Concern about air regulations on power plants being promulgated by EPA, including utility MACT, and support for the TRAIN Act to require multiple agencies to do cost-benefit analysis of EPA regs -- H.R. 2401. Monitoring effluent guidelines revisions in terms of the impact of chemical treatments used at power plants on wetlands. Monitoring possible revisions to EPA's final rule on reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE).

Support legislation to define parameters of EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste -- H.R. 1391 and H.R. 2273. Expressing concerns about regulation of cooling water intake structures (known as 316(b)) by EPA as well as anticipated revised effluent guidelines by EPA. Concern about air regulations on power plants being promulgated by EPA, including utility MACT, and support for the TRAIN Act to require multiple agencies to do cost-benefit analysis of EPA regs -- H.R. 2401.

Support legislation to define parameters of EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste -- H.R. 1391 and H.R. 2273. Expressing concerns about regulation of cooling water intake structures (known as 316(b)) by EPA as well as anticipated revised effluent guidelines by EPA. Concern about air regulations on power plants being promulgated by EPA, including utility MACT, and support for the TRAIN Act to require multiple agencies to do cost-benefit analysis of EPA regs -- H.R. 2401. Monitoring effluent guidelines revisions in terms of the impact of chemical treatments used at power plants on wetlands. Monitoring possible revisions to EPA's final rule on reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE).

Support legislation to define parameters of EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste -- H.R. 1391 and H.R. 2273. Expressing concerns about regulation of cooling water intake structures (known as 316(b)) by EPA as well as anticipated revised effluent guidelines by EPA. Concern about air regulations on power plants being promulgated by EPA, including utility MACT, and support for the TRAIN Act to require multiple agencies to do cost-benefit analysis of EPA regs -- H.R. 2401. Monitoring effluent guidelines revisions in terms of the impact of chemical treatments used at power plants on wetlands. Monitoring possible revisions to EPA's final rule on reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE).

Support legislation to define parameters of EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste -- H.R. 1391 and H.R. 2273. Expressing concerns about regulation of cooling water intake structures (known as 316(b)) by EPA as well as anticipated revised effluent guidelines by EPA. Concern about air regulations on power plants being promulgated by EPA, including utility MACT, and support for the TRAIN Act to require multiple agencies to do cost-benefit analysis of EPA regs -- H.R. 2401.

Support legislation to define parameters of EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste -- H.R. 1391 and H.R. 2273. Expressing concerns about regulation of cooling water intake structures (known as 316(b)) by EPA as well as anticipated revised effluent guidelines by EPA. Concern about air regulations on power plants being promulgated by EPA, including utility MACT, and support for the TRAIN Act to require multiple agencies to do cost-benefit analysis of EPA regs -- H.R. 2401. Monitoring effluent guidelines revisions in terms of the impact of chemical treatments used at power plants on wetlands. Monitoring possible revisions to EPA's final rule on reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE).

Opposition to utility pole attachment regulations promulgated by the Federal Communications Commission. Monitoring smart grid programs and their intersection with the telecommunications industry, and responding to requests for meetings and information on the subject to DOE. Monitoring privacy-related bill involving data collection through smart grid, S. 1029 -- have concerns about bill as drafted. Support for the need to allow electric utilities to access spectrum for wireless; monitoring S. 911.

Opposition to utility pole attachment regulations promulgated by the Federal Communications Commission. Monitoring smart grid programs and their intersection with the telecommunications industry, and responding to requests for meetings and information on the subject to DOE. Monitoring privacy-related bill involving data collection through smart grid, S. 1029 -- have concerns about bill as drafted. Support for the need to allow electric utilities to access spectrum for wireless; monitoring S. 911.

Opposition to utility pole attachment regulations promulgated by the Federal Communications Commission. Monitoring smart grid programs and their intersection with the telecommunications industry, and responding to requests for meetings and information on the subject to DOE. Monitoring privacy-related bill involving data collection through smart grid, S. 1029 -- have concerns about bill as drafted. Support for the need to allow electric utilities to access spectrum for wireless; monitoring S. 911.

Electricity markets issues, in particular related to Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and FERC oversight of such entities -- in particular, advocating for the introduction of legislation to increase data transparency in these markets. Cyber security legislation, including H.R. 2165, H.R. 2195, and S. 1462, as well as draft legislation in the House and Senate. Requests for additional funding for programs at DOE and EPA that fund utility programs, including Energy Star, REPI, Weatherization, loan guarantees for new nuclear and other new technologies, funding for the federal Power Marketing Administrations, the clean coal power initiative, FutureGen, Navajo Electricification, and the FERC.

Electricity markets issues, in particular related to Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and FERC oversight of such entities -- in particular, advocating for the introduction of legislation to increase data transparency in these markets. Cyber security legislation, including H.R. 2165, H.R. 2195, and S. 1462, as well as draft legislation in the House and Senate. Requests for additional funding for programs at DOE and EPA that fund utility programs, including Energy Star, REPI, Weatherization, loan guarantees for new nuclear and other new technologies, funding for the federal Power Marketing Administrations, the clean coal power initiative, FutureGen, Navajo Electricification, and the FERC.

Electricity markets issues, in particular related to Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and FERC oversight of such entities -- in particular, advocating for the introduction of legislation to increase data transparency in these markets. Cyber security legislation, including H.R. 2165, H.R. 2195, and S. 1462, as well as draft legislation in the House and Senate. Requests for additional funding for programs at DOE and EPA that fund utility programs, including Energy Star, REPI, Weatherization, loan guarantees for new nuclear and other new technologies, funding for the federal Power Marketing Administrations, the clean coal power initiative, FutureGen, Navajo Electricification, and the FERC.

Electricity markets issues, in particular related to Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and FERC oversight of such entities -- in particular, advocating for the introduction of legislation to increase data transparency in these markets. Cyber security legislation, including H.R. 2165, H.R. 2195, and S. 1462, as well as draft legislation in the House and Senate. Requests for additional funding for programs at DOE and EPA that fund utility programs, including Energy Star, REPI, Weatherization, loan guarantees for new nuclear and other new technologies, funding for the federal Power Marketing Administrations, the clean coal power initiative, FutureGen, Navajo Electricification, and the FERC.

Electricity markets issues, in particular related to Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and FERC oversight of such entities -- in particular, advocating for the introduction of legislation to increase data transparency in these markets. Cyber security legislation, including H.R. 2165, H.R. 2195, and S. 1462, as well as draft legislation in the House and Senate. Requests for additional funding for programs at DOE and EPA that fund utility programs, including Energy Star, REPI, Weatherization, loan guarantees for new nuclear and other new technologies, funding for the federal Power Marketing Administrations, the clean coal power initiative, FutureGen, Navajo Electricification, and the FERC.

Electricity markets issues, in particular related to Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and FERC oversight of such entities -- in particular, advocating for the introduction of legislation to increase data transparency in these markets. Cyber security legislation, including H.R. 2165, H.R. 2195, and S. 1462, as well as draft legislation in the House and Senate. Requests for additional funding for programs at DOE and EPA that fund utility programs, including Energy Star, REPI, Weatherization, loan guarantees for new nuclear and other new technologies, funding for the federal Power Marketing Administrations, the clean coal power initiative, FutureGen, Navajo Electricification, and the FERC.

Electricity markets issues, in particular related to Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and FERC oversight of such entities -- in particular, advocating for the introduction of legislation to increase data transparency in these markets. Cyber security legislation, including H.R. 2165, H.R. 2195, and S. 1462, as well as draft legislation in the House and Senate. Requests for additional funding for programs at DOE and EPA that fund utility programs, including Energy Star, REPI, Weatherization, loan guarantees for new nuclear and other new technologies, funding for the federal Power Marketing Administrations, the clean coal power initiative, FutureGen, Navajo Electricification, and the FERC.

Electricity markets issues, in particular related to Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and FERC oversight of such entities -- in particular, advocating for the introduction of legislation to increase data transparency in these markets. Cyber security legislation, including H.R. 2165, H.R. 2195, and S. 1462, as well as draft legislation in the House and Senate. Requests for additional funding for programs at DOE and EPA that fund utility programs, including Energy Star, REPI, Weatherization, loan guarantees for new nuclear and other new technologies, funding for the federal Power Marketing Administrations, the clean coal power initiative, FutureGen, Navajo Electricification, and the FERC.

Support for reform of the Surface Transportation Board to better take into consideration the needs of captive shippers such as S. 2889. Support for removal of the antitrust exemptions for the railroads for the same reason -- S. 146/H.R. 233.

Support for Surface Transportation Board reform legislation, S. 2889, and removal of railroad antitrust exemptions (S. 146/H.R. 233); support for reform of rail shipping rates and practices in general.

Surface Transportation Board reform legislation, S. 2889. Support for removal of antitrust exemptions for the railroads (S. 146/H.R. 233).

Support for Surface Transportation Board reform legislation, S. 2889, and removal of railroad antitrust exemptions (S. 146/H.R. 233); support for reform of rail shipping rates and practices in general.

Support for Surface Transportation Board reform legislation, S. 2889, and removal of railroad antitrust exemptions (S. 146/H.R. 233); support for reform of rail shipping rates and practices in general.

Support for Surface Transportation Board reform legislation, S. 2889, and removal of railroad antitrust exemptions (S. 146/H.R. 233); support for reform of rail shipping rates and practices in general.

Support for reform of the Surface Transportation Board to better take into consideration the needs of captive shippers such as S. 2889. Support for removal of the antitrust exemptions for the railroads for the same reason -- S. 146/H.R. 233.

Support Clean Renewable Energy Bonds reauthorization such as in S. 3855 and H.R. 6117; support public power inclusion as eligible for receiving the 1603 grants-in-lieu of tax credits as established in the ARRA; support transferrable tax credit for public power use for investing in new nuclear facilities; support extension of Build America Bonds as well as the continued use of tax-exempt financing for municipal purposes.

Support Clean Renewable Energy Bonds reauthorization such as in S. 3855 and H.R. 6117; support public power inclusion as eligible for receiving the 1603 grants-in-lieu of tax credits as established in the ARRA; support transferrable tax credit for public power use for investing in new nuclear facilities; support extension of Build America Bonds as well as the continued use of tax-exempt financing for municipal purposes.

Support for Surface Transportation Board reform legislation, S. 2889, and removal of railroad antitrust exemptions (S. 146/H.R. 233); support for reform of rail shipping rates and practices in general.

Support for Surface Transportation Board reform legislation, S. 2889, and removal of railroad antitrust exemptions (S. 146/H.R. 233); support for reform of rail shipping rates and practices in general.

Surface Transportation Board reform legislation, S. 2889. Support for removal of antitrust exemptions for the railroads (S. 146/H.R. 233).

Support for reform of the Surface Transportation Board to better take into consideration the needs of captive shippers such as S. 2889. Support for removal of the antitrust exemptions for the railroads for the same reason -- S. 146/H.R. 233.

Support for reform of the Surface Transportation Board to better take into consideration the needs of captive shippers such as S. 2889. Support for removal of the antitrust exemptions for the railroads for the same reason -- S. 146/H.R. 233.

Support for Surface Transportation Board reform legislation, S. 2889, and removal of railroad antitrust exemptions (S. 146/H.R. 233); support for reform of rail shipping rates and practices in general.

Support for Surface Transportation Board reform legislation, S. 2889, and removal of railroad antitrust exemptions (S. 146/H.R. 233); support for reform of rail shipping rates and practices in general.

Technology research and development (R&D) related to electricity infrastructure technologies, including smart grid, some of which were included in S. 1462; electricity markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, and seeking legislation to enhance data transparency on those markets; cyber security legislation involving the electric utility industry, including the cyber title of S. 1462, S. 3480, S. 3538.

Energy policy provisions in H.R. 2454 and S. 1462, including plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, Clean Energy Development Administration (CEDA), energy efficiency programs, renewable electricity standard, transmission planning and siting provisions, and hydropower provisions. Hydropower incentives included in draft (subsequently introduced in the third quarter) legislation by Senator Murkowski (R-AK), and Senator Murray (D-WA)

Electricity markets issues, in particular related to Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and FERC oversight of such entities -- in particular, advocating for the introduction of legislation to increase data transparency in these markets. Cyber security legislation, including H.R. 2165, H.R. 2195, and S. 1462, as well as draft legislation in the House and Senate. Requests for additional funding for programs at DOE and EPA that fund utility programs, including Energy Star, REPI, Weatherization, loan guarantees for new nuclear and other new technologies, funding for the federal Power Marketing Administrations, the clean coal power initiative, FutureGen, Navajo Electricification, and the FERC.

Electricity markets issues, in particular related to Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and FERC oversight of such entities -- in particular, advocating for the introduction of legislation to increase data transparency in these markets. Cyber security legislation, including H.R. 2165, H.R. 2195, and S. 1462, as well as draft legislation in the House and Senate. Requests for additional funding for programs at DOE and EPA that fund utility programs, including Energy Star, REPI, Weatherization, loan guarantees for new nuclear and other new technologies, funding for the federal Power Marketing Administrations, the clean coal power initiative, FutureGen, Navajo Electricification, and the FERC.

Wholesale electricity markets, including those in Regional Transmission Organizations regulated by FERC; in opposition to allocations of emissions allowances to merchant coal generators in H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 and the implications of this allocation in RTO-run wholesale electricity markets; electric transmission issues generally, including those in H.R. 2454 and S. 1462; the Clean Energy Development Administration (CEDA) provision in H.R. 2454 and S. 1462 and renewable electricity standards in those bills.

Support technology research and development related to electricity infrastructure technologies, including smart grid, some positive provisions have been included in S. 1462; expressing concerns about electricity markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, and seeking legislation to enhance data transparency in those markets; monitoring cyber security legislation involving the electric utility sector, including the cyber title of S. 1462, as well as S. 3480 and S. 3538. Monitoring Hastings bill to reform the transmission infrastructre program of the Western Area Power Adminstration.

Support for certain energy policy provisions included in S. 1462 and H.R. 2454 that could be considered as stand-alone legislation, including plug-in hybrid electric vehicle programs, creation of the Clean Energy Development Administration, energy efficiency programs, a workable 15% renewable portfolio standard, and transmission siting provisions. Monitoring Home Star and Rural Star legislation.

Support technology research and development related to electricity infrastructure technologies, including smart grid, some positive provisions have been included in S. 1462; expressing concerns about electricity markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, and seeking legislation to enhance data transparency in those markets; monitoring cyber security legislation involving the electric utility sector, including the cyber title of S. 1462, as well as S. 3480 and S. 3538.

Wholesale electricity markets, including those in Regional Transmission Organizations regulated by FERC; in opposition to allocations of emissions allowances to merchant coal generators in H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 and the implications of this allocation in RTO-run wholesale electricity markets; electric transmission issues generally, including those in H.R. 2454 and S. 1462; the Clean Energy Development Administration (CEDA) provision in H.R. 2454 and S. 1462 and renewable electricity standards in those bills.

Wholesale electricity markets, including those in Regional Transmission Organizations regulated by FERC; in opposition to allocations of emissions allowances to merchant coal generators in H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 and the implications of this allocation in RTO-run wholesale electricity markets; electric transmission issues generally, including those in H.R. 2454 and S. 1462; the Clean Energy Development Administration (CEDA) provision in H.R. 2454 and S. 1462 and renewable electricity standards in those bills.

Wholesale electricity markets, including those in Regional Transmission Organizations regulated by FERC; in opposition to allocations of emissions allowances to merchant coal generators in H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 and the implications of this allocation in RTO-run wholesale electricity markets; electric transmission issues generally, including those in H.R. 2454 and S. 1462; the Clean Energy Development Administration (CEDA) provision in H.R. 2454 and S. 1462 and renewable electricity standards in those bills.

Electricity markets issues, in particular related to Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and FERC oversight of such entities -- in particular, advocating for the introduction of legislation to increase data transparency in these markets. Cyber security legislation, including H.R. 2165, H.R. 2195, and S. 1462, as well as draft legislation in the House and Senate. Requests for additional funding for programs at DOE and EPA that fund utility programs, including Energy Star, REPI, Weatherization, loan guarantees for new nuclear and other new technologies, funding for the federal Power Marketing Administrations, the clean coal power initiative, FutureGen, Navajo Electricification, and the FERC.

Electricity markets issues, in particular related to Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and FERC oversight of such entities -- in particular, advocating for the introduction of legislation to increase data transparency in these markets. Cyber security legislation, including H.R. 2165, H.R. 2195, and S. 1462, as well as draft legislation in the House and Senate. Requests for additional funding for programs at DOE and EPA that fund utility programs, including Energy Star, REPI, Weatherization, loan guarantees for new nuclear and other new technologies, funding for the federal Power Marketing Administrations, the clean coal power initiative, FutureGen, Navajo Electricification, and the FERC.

Wholesale electricity markets, including those in Regional Transmission Organizations regulated by FERC; in opposition to allocations of emissions allowances to merchant coal generators in H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 and the implications of this allocation in RTO-run wholesale electricity markets; electric transmission issues generally, including those in H.R. 2454 and S. 1462; the Clean Energy Development Administration (CEDA) provision in H.R. 2454 and S. 1462 and renewable electricity standards in those bills.

Wholesale electricity markets, including those in Regional Transmission Organizations regulated by FERC; in opposition to allocations of emissions allowances to merchant coal generators in H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 and the implications of this allocation in RTO-run wholesale electricity markets; electric transmission issues generally, including those in H.R. 2454 and S. 1462; the Clean Energy Development Administration (CEDA) provision in H.R. 2454 and S. 1462 and renewable electricity standards in those bills.

Wholesale electricity markets, including those in Regional Transmission Organizations regulated by FERC; in opposition to allocations of emissions allowances to merchant coal generators in H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 and the implications of this allocation in RTO-run wholesale electricity markets; electric transmission issues generally, including those in H.R. 2454 and S. 1462; the Clean Energy Development Administration (CEDA) provision in H.R. 2454 and S. 1462 and renewable electricity standards in those bills.

Wholesale electricity markets, including those in Regional Transmission Organizations regulated by FERC; in opposition to allocations of emissions allowances to merchant coal generators in H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 and the implications of this allocation in RTO-run wholesale electricity markets; electric transmission issues generally, including those in H.R. 2454 and S. 1462; the Clean Energy Development Administration (CEDA) provision in H.R. 2454 and S. 1462 and renewable electricity standards in those bills.

Support for reform of the Surface Transportation Board to better take into consideration the needs of captive shippers such as S. 2889. Support for removal of the antitrust exemptions for the railroads for the same reason -- S. 146/H.R. 233.

Support for Surface Transportation Board reform legislation, S. 2889, and removal of railroad antitrust exemptions (S. 146/H.R. 233); support for reform of rail shipping rates and practices in general.

Surface Transportation Board reform legislation, S. 2889. Support for removal of antitrust exemptions for the railroads (S. 146/H.R. 233).