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U.S. Gasoline Shortage Eases, But Pumps Still Dry in Some Areas  Reuters

New Law in Washington State to Mandate That Businesses Eliminate Emissions by 2050 Bloomberg Green

Lawmakers Roll Out Legislation to Defend Pipelines Against Cyber Threats The Hill

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Publications in the OurEnergyLibrary

Supporting the Nation’s Coal Workers and Communities Union of Concerned Scientists, Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) May 4, 2021

Coal Cost Crossover 2.0 Energy Innovation May 4, 2021

Under Pressure: Gas Utility Regulation for a Time of Transition Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) May 7, 2021

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Congressional Update New Legislation Fri, May 14 Rep. Annie Kuster (D-NH-02) introduced the Biomass Thermal Utilization (BTU) Act (H.R.3200). Thurs, May 13 Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO-02) introduced the Disaster Safe Power Grid Act (H.R.3209). Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) introduced the National Laboratory Biotechnology Research Act (S.1624). Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced two bills to help local governments and families cut their energy bills and emissions (S.1632, S.1639). Wed, May 12 Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY-09) introduced the State And Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act (H.R. 3139).

Featured Podcast

Department of Energy: Ready for New Priorities? In this Energy 360 podcast from the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) - Tim Lieuwen (Georgia Tech), Adam Cohen (AUI and CSIS), and Leland Cogliani (Lewis Burke Associates) talk with Jane Nakano (CSIS Energy) about how modifying the U.S. Department of Energy's current organization could help meet mission objectives of the Biden Administration.

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Featured Energy Events

2021 Columbia Global Energy Summit When: Tues-Thurs, May 18-20 OEP Webinar: The Future of Natural Gas When: Wed, May 19, 12-1 pm Eastern Time FERC Virtual Open Meeting When: Thurs, May 20, 10-11 am Eastern Time Restrictions on Federal Oil and Gas Activity - Implications for the Permian Basin and Beyond When: Wed, May 26, 12-1 pm Eastern Time The Near-term Future of Hydrogen in an Era of Decarbonization When: Wed, May 26, 2:00-3:00 pm Eastern Time

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