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