Pursuing Smart Energy Policies

Kuster Discusses Solar Energy, Housing Development with Local Leaders in Bethlehem

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**This week, Kuster helped announce new NBRC grants for the Second District, including funding for the Bethlehem Redevelopment Authority to upgrade the Colonial Theater**   Bethlehem, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined Bethlehem town officials, the Bethlehem Energy Commission, and the North Country Council to hear updates on Bethlehem’s municipal solar power…

Congresswoman Kuster, Director Waring Discuss the Importance of Local Agriculture at North Country Growers in Berlin

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   Berlin, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) and USDA-Rural Development State Director Sarah Waring toured North Country Growers, a greenhouse facility focused on expanding access to local-grown produce in the Northeast. During the tour, Kuster met with USDA leaders and local officials to discuss the importance of local agriculture and the impact facilities like…

Union Leader: Rep. Annie Kuster: Investing in New Hampshire's Economic Future

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OUR STATE and economy are in a very different position than a year ago. This time last year, inflation was at one of the highest rates in decades, squeezing families at the grocery store and the gas pump. Energy prices skyrocketed as Russia waged war against Ukraine and threatened international supply chains. Small businesses couldn’t find the employees they needed. In the…

Kuster Highlights Future Priorities with Energy Secretary Granholm

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**Kuster’s full remarks are available here**   Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a Member of the prominent Energy and Commerce Committee, questioned U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the department’s budget for Fiscal Year 2024. During the hearing, Kuster urged continued action to expand clean energy generation and long-duration…

Kuster Increases Calls for American Energy Independence

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 **Kuster’s full remarks in the Energy and Commerce Committee are available HERE**   Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a senior Member of the prominent Energy and Commerce Committee, participated in an Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee hearing entitled, “American Nuclear Energy Expansion: Powering a Clean and Secure Future.” During…

Kuster Votes Against Republican Proposal That Would Hurt NH, Calls for Bipartisan Energy Solutions

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   **Kuster spoke on the House Floor against this bill. Her full remarks are available HERE** **Clean energy is the cheapest form of energy**   Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) voted against House Republicans' proposed energy bill that consists almost entirely of handouts and new loopholes for the oil, gas, and mining industries. Kuster urged…

Kuster Advocates for American Energy Independence, More Diverse Energy Portfolio in Energy and Commerce Hearing

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   **You can watch Kuster’s full remarks HERE, and the full hearing HERE**    Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a Member of the prominent Energy and Commerce Committee, participated in an Energy Full Committee hearing on the future of American energy independence and technology. During the hearing, Kuster advocated for achieving a more…

Kuster To Serve as Member of Prominent Energy and Commerce Committee

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   Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced her role on the Energy and Commerce Committee for the 118th Congress. The Committee has wide jurisdiction over critical issues, including health care, energy, climate change, the environment, broadband and internet policy, and interstate and foreign commerce. Rep. Kuster will serve on the Health…

Kuster Helps Reintroduce Buy Low and Sell High Act, Legislation To Bolster Energy Independence and Keep Gas Prices Falling

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**Kuster helped introduce this legislation in the 117th Congress as well**   Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) helped reintroduce the Buy Low and Sell High Act for the 118th Congress. The legislation creates an Economic Petroleum Reserve designed to lower gasoline prices and make money for American taxpayers by empowering the Department of Energy (DOE) to buy oil…

Kuster, Pappas Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserves from Foreign Adversaries

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   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) in reintroducing the bipartisan Banning Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act for the 118th Congress. This bill would ban China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and other sanctioned nations from…