Friends of the Earth: Senate Energy Package Offers Weak Attempt at Compromise

WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—July 23, 2015.  The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee released the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. Chairwoman Lisa Murkowski (Alas.) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (Wash.) have negotiated for months on a package that includes five overarching topics: efficiency, infrastructure, supply, accountability and conservation reauthorization. Earlier this week the House released a print which will serve as the basis for its energy bill.