Senator Murkowski 1st Round of Questions on Energy in Remote and Rural Areas

Senator Lisa Murkowski chaired a full Energy Oversight Hearing to examine Energy-Related Challenges and Opportunities in Remote and Rural Areas of the United States. She questioned a panel of 5 witnesses consisting of: • Ms. Carole Plowfield, Director, Office of Indian Energy and Policy Programs, U.S. Department of Energy • Mr. Robert Venables, Executive Director, Southeast Conference • Mr. Andrew Lyons, Weatherization and Energy Assistance Program Manager, HopeSource • Mr. Matt Greek, Senior Vice President of Research, Development, and Technology, Basin Electric Cooperative • Mr. Doug Hardy, General Manager, Central Montana Electric Power Cooperative