IN THIS UPDATE:
*Energy and Climate Legislation
*Senate
..EPW Holds Solar Hearing
..Homeland Security Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Federal Emissions Cutting Efforts
..Commerce Committee Holds Hearing on Nominees
..Senate Passes Energy Sanctions Bill
..Upcoming Hearings
*House
..Science and Technology Committee Holds Hearing on ARPA-E
..Coal-State Members Create New Caucus
..Legislation Introduced
..Upcoming Hearing
*Department of Defense
*Department of the Interior
*Environmental Protection Agency
..EPA Drafting Backstop Rule
..EPA Tightens N2O Rules
..Fewer National Enforcement Priorities
*Securities and Exchange Commission
*Miscellaneous
..Wind Power Grows in 2009
..Climate Change Linked to Heavy Precipitation
..Massachusetts Sets Ambitious Energy Standards
Please see full publication below for more information.