Energy

Smith's Small-Scale Hydropower Bill Passes Natural Resources Committee

July 20, 2011

Congressman Adrian Smith’s (R-NE) bipartisan Small-Scale Hydropower Enhancement Act (H.R. 795) today cleared an important hurdle when it passed the House Natural Resources Committee.

Issues:Energy

The Big Potential of Small Scale Hydropower

July 8, 2011

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Small streams and irrigation canals are rarely considered resources to generate hydropower. In reality, the future of hydropower lies in these nontraditional sources.

Issues:EnergyRural Development

First Hearing Held on Smith's Small Scale Hydropower Act

June 24, 2011

Press Release

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today participated in the House Committee on Natural Resources Water and Power Subcommittee’s hearing about the bipartisan Small Scale Hydropower Enhancement Act (H.R. 795), which he introduced in February.

Issues:Energy

Make It In America

May 13, 2011

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The national average price of gas has increased by more than a dollar per gallon compared to this time last year, and nearly $2 over the last two years.

Issues:Energy

Moving Forward

April 15, 2011

Speech

With the government funded for the rest of the fiscal year, Congress can focus on solving the other problems which daily impact Nebraska families, workers and businesses.

Issues:BudgetEconomyEnergyJobsRural Development

Easing Pain at the Pump

March 4, 2011

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The average price of gas soared last week to $3.38 a gallon, 68 cents higher than this time a year ago. With unrest continuing in the Middle East, it is likely energy costs will continue to rise.

Issues:EconomyEnergyJobsRural Development

Smith Reintroduces Hydropower Act to Address Energy Needs

February 22, 2011

Press Release

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), along with Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA), today reintroduced the Small Scale Hydropower Enhancement Act (H.R. 795).

Issues:EnergyRural Development

'Tis the Season to Fight Higher Energy Prices

December 17, 2010

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American families are preparing for the holiday season, and doing so by paying the highest fuel prices in two years. Nationwide, gas prices are a hair's breadth from $3.00 a gallon and they are clocking in at $2.99 in Nebraska.

Issues:Energy