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The Challenge

Senator Murray is working to address our state's energy needs and to shape our national energy policy. She has worked with regional leaders, the White House,
Senator Murray meets with Tom Karier of the Northwest Power Planning Council.
Senator Murray meets with Tom Karier of the NW Power Planning Council. (More Energy Photos)
the Department of Energy, consumers, and Washington's power suppliers to develop both short-term and long-term energy solutions.

Senator Murray has worked hard to protect consumers and the environment and ensure there are adequate energy supplies in Washington.


Fighting for Washington state's needs:

Defending public power, the environment and consumers. Murray is working to develop regional solutions that will meet Washington's energy and salmon recovery needs.

New Energy Sources

Murray sees the need for new, renewable power sources that will protect Washington from future power shortages.

Pipeline Safety

At the same time, Senator Murray is working to ensure that new energy pipelines meet the high safety standards she's been fighting to pass.

Conservation

Senator Murray is a strong advocate for energy conservation. She is also a member of the Senate Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus. This bipartisan caucus promotes renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies in the U.S.

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Recent News Releases

12/22/2008
Murray, Cantwell Increased Investments in Long Neglected Energy Infrastructure in Economic Stimulus Proposal

12/15/2008
Murray Hails Nomination of Chu to Lead America's Energy Future, Discusses Responsibility to Cleanup Past Energy Projects

11/25/2008
Murray, Hastings Call on Washington State and Federal Agencies to Come Back to the Table on Hanford Cleanup

11/19/2008
Murray Urges Senate to Pass Economic Stimulus and Invest in Transportation Infrastructure, Create Jobs, and Help Struggling Families

11/19/2008
Senator Murray Helps Launch Investigation into Compensation Program for Ill Hanford Workers

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