While DOE is pursuing several activities... we are not conducting a study to identify Federal and non-Federal land for pumped storage sites.

S. 629 directs DOE, along with the USGS, to identify suitable locations on both federal and non-federal lands.

I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that a hearing has been scheduled before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The hearing will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2011, at 9:30 a.m., in…

I ask unanimous consent to speak for 15 minutes as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I want to take a few minutes to discuss high oil and gasoline prices. I think when we get home to our respective States this next week, we are going to find that many of the people we represent are understandably concerned about the rising…

If the US wants to be a global leader in clean energy technologies, it must address this issue in particular, above all others.

I think it's going to take a toll. I'm pressing for action on this point.

Passing on the ability to deal with the consequences of climate change is not something we should contemplate for future generations.

Our current energy sources not only endanger our long term prosperity. But also leave us reliant on unstable regions.

I think we can compete with a proactive stance.

We want to continue this dialog and consider how we can help with financing of energy projects.

I'm troubled by a number of them.