Electricity is a fundamental and essential part of our everyday lives.

H.R. 3050 reauthorizes the Department of Energy's State Energy Program.

We are number one, Mr. Kiernan, in wind power.

We think we have the most diverse one in America.

Not one blip of power lost, despite a category four hurricane hitting a nuclear reactor.

This is an important hearing, and that importance was reinforced this week by the Department of Energy's proposal to FERC on valuing base load generation.

These natural disasters have left the electric industry with one of the largest and most complex power restoration efforts in United States history.

Harvey and Irma highlight the importance of a reliable grid that is not too dependent on one source of energy.

I want to start by sending my thoughts and prayers to the family of former Senator Pete Domenici.

Arbitrary deadlines do not help. Neither do sweeping listings that threaten the communities and landowners.

Arbitrary deadlines do not help. Neither do large, sweeping listings that threaten the communities and landowners.