The chair and ranking member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Joe Manchin (D-W.Va), are open to President Joe Biden’s nominee for the No. 2 job at the Interior Department. Shannon Estenoz, the current assistant secretary for fish, wildlife and parks, would replace Laura Daniel-Davis if confirmed. This nomination could face significant opposition in the Senate, with some senators expressing dissatisfaction with Interior’s recent decisions.

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







