Rep. Tom Cole, the new chair of the House Appropriations Committee, took over from the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, is eager to avoid repeat delays that nearly derailed the fiscal 2024 spending bills. Cole, who was promoted from the position of chair of this subcommittee, anticipates contentious debates over toplines and policy riders, including around the energy and environment bills. He warned that Congress will be reluctant to act due to the closeness of the election and that he plans to work hard on these issues.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
