IN THIS UPDATE:
*Energy and Climate Legislation
*Senate
*House
..Van Hollen on Green Bank
..Energy Efficiency Legislation Introduced
..Science and Technology Committee to Focus on DOE Research
*Administration
*Department of Energy
..$187 Million for Vehicle Efficiency
..Energy Efficiency Reporting Up
..$78 Million for Advanced Biofuels Research and Fueling Infrastructure
..$37 Million for Next Generation Lighting
..Secretary Hopes Congress Will Authorize More Federal Loan Guarantees
*Department of the Interior
..Salazar Seeks Offshore Wind Project Meeting
*Department of the Navy
..Navy and Agriculture Officials to Sign Biofuel Deal
*Environmental Protection Agency
..GHG Rules to Minimize Job Losses
..Draft Plan for Using Climate Data in Land-Use Decisions Revealed
..EPA to Remove Obstacles to Renewable Energy at Brownfields
..Republican Lawmakers Oppose Pending GHG Standards
..CA Regulators Concerned EPA Rules May Harm Renewable Energy Industry
*Food and Drug Administration
..Officials Launch Website with Information on Bisphenol A
*Personnel
*Miscellaneous
..California Advisers Call for Sale of Permits
..Environment Canada to Study Impacts of Biofuel Production
..Demand for Electric Cars in New York May Outstrip Supply
..CA Commission Approves Building Code
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