At a House Committee on Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing, the chair argued federalizing transmission permitting would "usurp state authority," increase costs for consumers and slow project delivery, and urged state-led planning and carefully targeted permitting reform.

The Energy and Commerce Committee advanced five bipartisan measures to bolster energy-sector cybersecurity and emergency response, including bills to elevate DOE energy emergency leadership, reauthorize rural utility cybersecurity grants, and strengthen pipeline and grid threat analysis.

Chairman emphasizes coal's risks to public health during committee meeting on energy sources

Lawmakers discuss risks and beneficial uses of coal ash in light of recent EPA regulations

Experts debate safety and recycling of coal ash amid public health concerns

Experts advocate for permitting reform to enhance clean energy infrastructure and reduce costs.