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Date Oct. 16, 2009 Report No. GAO-10-23 Title

Energy-Water Nexus: Improvements to Federal Water Use Data Would Increase Understanding of Trends in Power Plant Water Use

United States Government Accountability Office GAO October 2009 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives ENERGY-WATER NEXUS Improvements to Federal Water Use Data Would Increase Understanding of Trends in Power Plant Water Use GAO-10-23 October 2009 ENERGY-WATER NEXUS Highlights Highlights of GAO-10-23, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Science and...
Date Sept. 30, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-1080 Title

Climate Change: Federal Actions Will Greatly Affect the Viability of Carbon Capture and Storage As a Key Mitigation Option

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2008 Report to the Chairman of the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, House of Representatives CLIMATE CHANGE Federal Actions Will Greatly Affect the Viability of Carbon Capture and Storage As a Key Mitigation Option GAO-08-1080 September 2008 CLIMATE CHANGE Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-1080, a report to the C...
Date July 11, 2006 Report No. GAO-06-930T Title

Renewable Energy: Increased Geothermal Development Will Depend on Overcoming Many Challenges

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday, July 11, 2006 Testimony Before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, United States Senate RENEWABLE ENERGY Increased Geothermal Development Will Depend on Overcoming Many Challenges Statement of Jim Wells, Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-06-930T July 11, 2006 RENEWA...
Date May 24, 2006 Report No. GAO-06-629 Title

Renewable Energy: Increased Geothermal Development Will Depend on Overcoming Many Challenges

United States Government Accountability Office GAO May 2006 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate RENEWABLE ENERGY Increased Geothermal Development Will Depend on Overcoming Many Challenges GAO-06-629 a May 2006 RENEWABLE ENERGY Highlights Highlights of GAO-06-629, a report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Energy and Natural Resou...
Date Nov. 15, 2005 Report No. GAO-06-237 Title

Electricity Restructuring: Key Challenges Remain

United States Government Accountability Office GAO November 2005 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy and Resources, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives ELECTRICITY RESTRUCTURING Key Challenges Remain GAO-06-237 a November 2005 ELECTRICITY RESTRUCTURING Highlights Highlights of GAO-06-237, report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy and Resources, Committee on Gov...
Date Aug. 12, 2005 Report No. GAO-05-823 Title

Air Pollution: Estimated Emissions from Two New Mexicali Power Plants Are Low, but Health Impacts Are Unknown

United States Government Accountability Office GAO August 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters AIR POLLUTION Estimated Emissions from Two New Mexicali Power Plants Are Low, but Health Impacts Are Unknown GAO-05-823 August 2005 AIR POLLUTION Highlights Highlights of GAO-05-823, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Estimated Emissions from Two New Mexicali Pow...
Date May 31, 2005 Report No. GAO-05-612 Title

Clean Air Act: Emerging Mercury Control Technologies Have Shown Promising Results, but Data on Long-Term Performance Are Limited

United States Government Accountability Office GAO May 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters CLEAN AIR ACT Emerging Mercury Control Technologies Have Shown Promising Results, but Data on Long-Term Performance Are Limited GAO-05-612 a May 2005 CLEAN AIR ACT Highlights Highlights of GAO-05-612, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Emerging Mercury Control Techn...
Date June 4, 2004 Report No. GAO-04-513 Title

Geothermal Energy: Information on the Navy's Geothermal Program

United States General Accounting Office GAO June 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters GEOTHERMAL ENERGY Information on the Navy’s Geothermal Program GAO-04-513 a June 2004 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY Information on the Navy's Geothermal Program Highlights of GAO-04-513, a report to congressional requesters Geothermal energy is heat from the earth that can be used to generate electricity. The Department...
Date June 4, 2003 Report No. GAO-03-844T Title

Bonneville Power Administration: Obligations to Fish and Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 pm June 4, 2003 Testimony Before the Committee on Indian Affairs, U.S. Senate BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION Obligations to Fish and Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest Statement of Jim Wells, Director, Natural Resources and Environment Team GAO-03-844T This is a work of the U.S. government and is not subject to co...
Date May 24, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-427 Title

Restructured Electricity Markets: Three States' Experiences in Adding Generating Capacity

United States General Accounting Office GAO May 2002 Report to Congressional Committees RESTRUCTURED ELECTRICITY MARKETS Three States’ Experiences in Adding Generating Capacity GAO-02-427 Contents Letter Results in Brief Background The Three States Had Different Needs for Additional Electric Power and Added Different Amounts Regulatory Processes Are Generally Similar in the Three States, Althoug...
Date March 8, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-301 Title

Air Quality: TVA Plans to Reduce Air Emissions Further, but Could Do More to Reduce Power Demand

United States General Accounting Office GAO March 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Legislative, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives AIR QUALITY TVA Plans to Reduce Air Emissions Further, but Could Do More to Reduce Power Demand GAO-02-301 Contents Letter Results in Brief Background TVA Plans to Reduce SO2 and NOx Emissions but Increase Generating Capacity TVA’s Dema...
Date March 9, 2000 Report No. RCED-00-47 Title

Acid Rain: Emissions Trends and Effects in the Eastern United States

United States General Accounting Office GAO March 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters ACID RAIN Emissions Trends and Effects in the Eastern United States GAO/RCED-00-47 Contents Letter Appendixes Appendix I: Effect of Acid Rain on Human Health and Selected Ecosystems and Anticipated Recovery Benefits 3 26 Appendix II: Allowances Used by the 25 States Participating in Phase I of the Acid Rain P...
Date Sept. 18, 1992 Report No. RCED-92-282R Title

Natural Resources: Tribal Management of Mission Valley Power

GAO l’nited States General Accounting Offwe Washington, D.C. 20518 /s-i3 5Q 7 ResourcesI Community, Economic Development and Division B-249056 September 18, 1992 The Honorable Ron Marlenee House of Representatives Dear Mr. Marlenee: YOU requested that we provide information on the contracts between the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian ...
Date June 30, 1992 Report No. RCED-92-229R Title

Natural Resources: Tribal Operation of Mission Valley Power

# * GAO UnitedStake General Accounting OlYlce J Waehington,D.C. 20548 Resources,Community,and Economic Development Dfvision B-249056 June 30, 1992 The Honorable Pat Williams House of Representatives Dear Mr. Williams: II 11111 II 147882 You requested that we provide information on two contracts between the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and the Department of the Interior's Bureau of India...
Date Oct. 31, 1991 Report No. RCED-92-13 Title

Electricity Supply: Utility Demand-Side Management Programs Can Reduce Electricity Use

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY Utility Demand-Side Management Programs Can Reduce Electricity Use ‘1’*- _“I _‘” - TI’.. _,,--- .I. .- .” -. ..-. - ..__.... .- . -_- . . - _.._.___..___I__. -l_-l.ll-.^--. - __ll__ll____-l-~l-“--I---.---- -..- Rewurces, Community, and Economic Development Division B-246613 October 31,199l The Honorable Mike Synar Chairman, Environment, Energy, and Natural Resour...
Date Sept. 10, 1990 Report No. RCED-90-200 Title

Electricity Supply: Older Plants' Impact on Reliability and Air Quality

- --*= A r. i-2 ,--L- .._ _ ..- .._..^.... _.-- .-.- .._ -_-.- -. ..__.._-.-.. ---..-- -..--.- --.......--.. ll.--.-_- -..-...._. . _...-- ‘II : I Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-24064 1 September lo,1999 The Honorable John D. Dingell Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: As yo...
Date Aug. 23, 1990 Report No. RCED-90-182 Title

Electricity Supply: The Effects of Competitive Power Purchases Are Not Yet Certain

linitecl States General Accounting Office 1 GAO Report t,o t,he Chairman, Subcommittee I ‘:. on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House ol’ Representatives ELECTRICITY SUPPLY The Effects of Competitive Power Purchases Are Not Yet Certain S--Not to be released outside the General Accomting Office unless specif’ica& appmved by the Office of Congressional Belations...
Date June 12, 1984 Report No. RCED-84-168 Title

Energy: Information on Coal Conversion Activities at Selected Powerplants

UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 RES’+URCES. COMMUNWV, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION RESTRICTED -Not to be released owtsIde the Qenemf Accounting Dftke except on the basis at spscm approval by the Offke of Congresalonal RolatIons. B-215070 June 12, 1984 RELEASED The Honorable United States Dear Senator Subject: Arlen Specter Senate Specter: Information on Coal C...
Date Sept. 29, 1983 Report No. RCED-83-192 Title

Energy: Reasons for the Termination of, and DOE Losses in, a Geothermal Demonstration Powerplant Project

General Accounting Office Reasons For The Termination Of, And DOE Losses In, A Geothermal Demonstration Powerplant Project The 50-megawatt Baca geothermal demonstration powerplant project, located in northern New Mexico, was the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) initial effort to demonstrate geothermal powerplant technology. The project, started in 1978, was believed to have a high probability of...
Date Sept. 19, 1983 Report No. RCED-83-193 Title

Energy: Status of Various Electric Energy Conservation Programs, Activities, and Powerplant Capacities in the United States

BY THE U.S.GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFF’ICE Report To The Chairman, Subcommittee On Energy Conservation And Power Committee On Energy And Commerce House Of Representatives Status Of Various Electric Energy Conservation Programs, Activities, And Powerplant Capacities In The United States l . The Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power, House Committee on Energy and Commerce, asked...
Date April 25, 1983 Report No. RCED-83-146 Title

Energy: Potential Administrative Impact of Implementing Selected Provisions of the Administration's Natural Gas Decontrol Plan (S. 615)

UNITED STATES GENERAL WASHl,~GTON, ACCOUNTING D.C. 20548 OFFICE AN0 RESOURCES. COMMUNITY. BCONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OlVlSlON psril 25, 1983 The Honorable Philip R. Sharp Chairman, Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: Subject: RELEASEd i,-'"' Potential Administrative Impact of Implementing %elected Provisions of the Admin...
Date May 3, 1982 Report No. EMD-82-81 Title

Energy: The Corps of Engineers Has Expanded Fiscal Year 1982 Appropriations for Libby Dam Units 6, 7, and 8

ENERGY AND DIVISION MINERALS May 3, 1982 E-199278 The Honorable United States Cear Senator Subject: Max Baucus Senate Eaucus: I lllIll Ill 118570 RELEASED ., j$he Corps of Engineers Has Expended Fiscal Year '-1982 AFFroFriations for Libby Dam Units 6, 7, and 8 (GAO/EMD-82-81) Your March 24, 1982, letter expressed concern that the U.S. (Corps') fiscal year 1982 appropriations Army Corps of Engineer...
Date June 25, 1981 Report No. EMD-81-110 Title

Energy: Elimination of Federal Funds for the Heber Project Will Impede Full Development and Use of Hydrothermal Resources

. I - : ---J ,’ ~.32’ 1 IV lJj / c707’//52~p a BY THE U.S.GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE Report To The Chairman, Subcommittee Energy Development And Applications Committee On Science And Technology House Of Representatives On Elimination Of Federal Funds For The Heber Project Will Impede Full Development And Use Of Hydrothermal Resources High-temperature hydrothermal resources have a significant ...
Date Dec. 8, 1980 Report No. EMD-81-25 Title

Energy: Electric Powerplant Cancellations and Delays

I BY THECOMPTROLLERGENERAL #eport To The Congress dF THEUNITEDSTATES Electric Powerplant @ancellations And Delays F om 1974 through 1978, the Nation’s electric u ilities canceled plans for 184electrical genera i ing units and delayed construction on most new units. Delays, particularly for nuplants, are getting longer each year. delays. Continued cancellations contribute to increased oil greater...
Date Oct. 24, 1980 Report No. EMD-81-22 Title

Energy: Are Hydropower Permits and Licenses Being Issued Quicker Due to FERC's Streamlined Procedures?

UNITED STATES GENERAL WASHINGTON, ENERGY AND MINERALS DIVISION ACCOUNTING D.C. 20648 OFFICE October 24, 1980 B-200895 %-' J" The Honorable John A. Durkin Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy \ 0 (/v-d Conrervation and Supply Committee on Energy and Naturalp' Resource8 United States Senate Dear Mr. Chairmant fire Hydropower Permits and Licenses Being Issued Quicker Due to FERC's Streamlined Procedures?...
Date Sept. 30, 1980 Report No. EMD-80-112 Title

Energy: Electricity Planning--Today's Improvements Can Alter Tomorrow's Investment Decisions

. ,b,- - * * - 1 Mq BY THE, COMPTROLLERGENERA; Report ToThe Congress OF THEUNITEDSTATES Electricity Planning-Today’s Improvements Can Alter Tomorrow’s Investment Decisions States have the primary responsibility for regulating utilities and overseeing their plans for balancing electricity supply and demand. However, GAO found that most State regulatory agencies are not well prepared to deal wit...
Date Jan. 1, 1980 Report No. 114640 Title

Energy: GAO Reports on Energy, Materials, and Related Topics--FY 1980

ENERGY CONSERVATION 11-26-79 EMD-80-4 Federal efforts to ensure the effectiveness and safety of thermal insulation can be improved EMD-80-15 11-27-79 Views on legislation to continue State and local government involvement in promoting national energy objectives 12-12-79 EMD-80-11 The Federal Government needs a comprehensive program to curb its energy use 1-28-80 EMD-80-32 Uncertainties about the e...
Date July 30, 1979 Report No. 110099 Title

Energy: Electricity Management in the Pacific Northwest

Monday, July NOTICE OF HEARING Lwl110099 COMMITTEE . . Subcommittee on Water and Power Resources House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs Pacific July 9:30 30, a.m. Hsuse Office Jr. (D-Tex.), Building Chairman Northwest 1979 Energy Matters (HR 3508 & H.-R. 4159) SUBJECT DATE TIME ROOM MEMBERSHIP 1324 Longworth Abraham Kazen, Majority Represesentatives Weaver (Oregon), Miller (Calif.], Patte...
Date May 21, 1979 Report No. EMD-79-56 Title

Questions on the Future of Nuclear Power: Implications and Trade-Offs

Since 1972 nuclear energy has been the largest single growth factor in domestic energy supplies. However, recent events have raised questions about the desirability of continuing nuclear growth. Whatever decisions are made will be complex, involving many difficult trade-offs. The trendsGA0 has projected indicate that, if actions are taken to limit or halt the growth of nuclear power, they must be ...
Date Aug. 10, 1978 Report No. EMD-78-76 Title

Region at the Crossroads: The Pacific Northwest Searches for New Sources of Electric Energy

Date May 22, 1978 Report No. EMD-78-64 Title

Energy: Department of Energy's Uranium Enrichment Activities

DOCUIEIW RESUSE 05939 - (B152651131 kLZsEB S00D1-1 (Department of Energy.s Uranium Enrichment Activities]. EeD-78-64; B-159687. Hay 22, 1978. Released Bay 30, 1978. 9 pp. Report to Rep. Oalter Flowers, Chairman, House Ccmittee on Science and Technology: Fossil and Nuclear Energy Research, DeveloFpent and Desonstration Subcoma:ittee; by Elmer B. Staats, Comptroller General. Issue area: Energy: maki...
Date Nov. 21, 1977 Report No. EMD-78-18 Title

Energy: Rationale for Power Rates Charged by the Central Valley Project to Pacific Gas and Electric Company

DOCUMENT RESUME 04254 - [B3414665] Rationale for Power Rates Charged by the Central valley Project to Pacific Gas and Electric Company. EMD-78-18; B-125042. November 21, 1977. 17 pp. + appendix (1 pp.). Report to Rep. John E. moss; Rep. Harold T. Johnson; Rep. John J. McFall; Rep. Robert L. Leggett; Rep. Don Edwards; Rep. Norman Y Mineta; Rep. Paul N. McCloskey, Jr.; by Monte Canfield, Director, E...
Date Feb. 2, 1977 Report No. EMD-77-14 Title

Financial Management: TVA Expenses and Deductions

DOCUMENT RESUME 00170 - L A07511681 [TVA Expenses and Deductions]. END-77-14; B-114850. February 2, 1977. Released February 7, 1977. 5 pp. Report to Rep. Clifford Allen; by Elmer B. Staats, Comptroller General. Issue Area: Accounting and Financial Reporting (2800). Contact: Snergy and Minerals Div. Budget Function: Natural Resources, Environment, and Ene.rgy: Energy (305); General Government: Cent...
Date Jan. 25, 1960 Report No. B-133053 Title

Natural Resources: Report on Upper Colorado River Basin Water Resources Development Program, Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior, Fiscal Years 1957-1959

ITEDSTATES LM087950 llll~lll~llillllllllillllllllllllllllll --I UPPERCO1 WERBASIN WATERRESOURCES EL DEW BUREAUOF REC DEPART FISCALYEARS 19574959 -- BY ‘IlIE COMPTROLLER GENERAL THE UNITEDSTATES OF JANUARY 1980 ED STATES AUDIT OF UPPER COLORADORIVER BASIN WATER RESOURCESDEVELOP ENT PROGRAM UREAU OF RECLAMATION DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FISCAL YEARS 19574959 . . BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE ...