House and Senate Ag Committees Mark Up Very Different Farm Bills

The House and Senate Agriculture Committees marked up their respective Farm Bills this week. The conservation and energy titles (as well as some other major provisions) differ significantly between the two bills. EESI encouraged strong funding for conservation and energy programs, as well as provisions to strengthen conservation compliance and protect grasslands.

Energy Committee Seeks Stakeholder Comments on the Impacts of the RFS on the Environment

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce is continuing its assessment of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The Committee has issued its third white paper focusing on "Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Other Environmental Impacts." The Committee is seeking stakeholder input by May 24 on a series of questions.

May 22 Briefing: How Combined Heat and Power Saves Money, Reduces Emissions and Improves Energy Security

EESI invites you to a briefing on how combined heat and power (CHP) technology can provide critical facilities (e.g. hospitals, wastewater treatment), businesses, institutions, and communities with more resilient and reliable heat and power, while at the same time reducing energy costs and harmful emissions over time.

Writer: Ned Stowe

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