Senate not seen passing climate bill in 2010


NFPA 70b Training - Electrical Maintenance

Our customized live online or in‑person group training can be delivered to your staff at your location.

  • Live Online
  • 12 hours Instructor-led
  • Group Training Available
Regular Price:
$699
Coupon Price:
$599
Reserve Your Seat Today
U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan said he did not think the Senate would pass climate change legislation this year, but instead would focus on a separate energy bill that would have more bipartisan support.

Dorgan's comments were at odds with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who has said the Senate this spring would take up a climate change bill to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions that are blamed for global warming.

Dorgan, who is in the Senate Democratic leadership, said it would be difficult for the Senate to turn to controversial climate change legislation after going through the contentious health care debate.

"It is my assessment that we likely will not do climate change this year, but will do an energy bill instead," Dorgan told reporters in a telephone conference call.

Dorgan said legislation already cleared by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee would be easier to pass.

That legislation would require more U.S. electricity supplies to be generated from renewable sources like wind and solar, and expand offshore drilling into the eastern Gulf of Mexico, which holds an estimated 3.9 billion barrels of oil.

Dorgan said he hoped the full Senate would pass the energy bill by the end of June. That measure would still have to clear the House of Representatives and be signed into law by President Barack Obama before it could take effect.

Related News

Japan to host one of world's largest biomass power plants

eRex Biomass Power Plant will deliver 300 MW in Japan, offering stable baseload renewable energy,…
View more

Canadians Support Tariffs on Energy and Minerals in U.S. Trade Dispute

Canada Tariffs on U.S. Energy and Minerals signal retaliatory tariffs amid trade tensions, targeting energy…
View more

Feds to study using electricity to 'reduce or eliminate' fossil fuels

Electrification Potential Study for Canada evaluates NRCan's decarbonization roadmap, assessing electrification of end uses and…
View more

Fixing California's electric grid is like repairing a car while driving

CAISO Clean Energy Transition outlines California's path to 100% carbon-free power by 2045, scaling renewables,…
View more

Why Canada's Energy Security Hinges on Renewables

Renewable Energy Security strengthens affordability and grid reliability through electrification, wind, and solar, reducing fossil…
View more

Electricity alert ends after Alberta forced to rely on reserves to run grid

Alberta Power Grid Level 2 Alert signals AESO reserve power usage, load management, supply shortage…
View more

Sign Up for Electricity Forum’s Newsletter

Stay informed with our FREE Newsletter — get the latest news, breakthrough technologies, and expert insights, delivered straight to your inbox.

Electricity Today T&D Magazine Subscribe for FREE

Stay informed with the latest T&D policies and technologies.
  • Timely insights from industry experts
  • Practical solutions T&D engineers
  • Free access to every issue

Download the 2026 Electrical Training Catalog

Explore 50+ live, expert-led electrical training courses –

  • Interactive
  • Flexible
  • CEU-cerified