IN THIS UPDATE:

*Energy and Climate Legislation

*Senate

..Senate Energy Bill Will Transform FERC

..Upcoming Hearings

*House

*Administration

..Multi-Agency Building Energy Efficiency Effort

..White House Seeks Public Comment on Consumer Options for Smart Grid

*Department of Commerce

..NOAA Announces Plans for Climate Service

..Export Initiative to Include Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

*Department of Treasury

*Environmental Protection Agency

..EPA Will Play a Key Role in CCS Plan

..Recycling Experts Disappointed in Proposed FY11 EPA Budget Cuts

*Personnel

*Miscellaneous

..Japanese Ministry Plans Assistance for Climate-Friendly Product Manufacturers

..Caterpillar Joins Effort to Build CCS Power Plant

..Northwest Power Council to Focus on Efficiency and Conservation

..WCI Members to Change

Please see full update below for more information.