In the last two energy bills we enacted significant energy efficiency requirements for Federal buildings.
Jeff Bingaman
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Jeff Bingaman is a former U.S. Senator from New Mexico, serving from 1983 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he was known for his work on energy policy, education, and healthcare. During his tenure, Bingaman played a significant role in shaping legislation related to renewable energy and was a strong advocate for the development of clean energy technologies. He served as the Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, where he focused on issues such as energy efficiency and the promotion of alternative energy sources.
I look forward to the opportunity to work with this Committee to overcome the obstacles to participation.
In 2008, Senator Bingaman introduced legislation to create a 21st Century Energy Deployment Corporation.
RECEIVE TESTIMONY ON THE CURRENT STATE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM
This hearing is both timely and important, given the program's challenges to date and the possibility it may expand dramatically.
I urge Congress and DOE to demonstrate that they share this commitment and to develop a solution as soon as possible this year.
If anything, the credit crisis has made the DOE loan guarantee program even more essential.
He indicated that the Department is going to do all it can to move ahead with a generation of green jobs.
I thank the Chairman and the Committee for this opportunity and your ongoing support of tribal energy development and the needs of Indian communities nationwide.





