Four nominees for key energy and land management positions faced a confirmation hearing before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Tuesday.

The Biden administration will not forget about fossil fuel industry workers as it transitions the U.S. to net-zero emissions, Jennifer Granholm said.

In response to requests from several senators from both parties, the DoE’s Inspector General has begun an investigation into FERC’s Enforcement office.

Leading Republicans on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee said last week they remain skeptical of President Obama’s nomination of Norman Bay to chair the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Cheryl LaFleur became acting chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Sunday, succeeding Jon Wellinghoff, who came under pressure to resign after accepting a law firm position in October.