EDITION: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 -- 07:03 AM

1. NUCLEAR POWER:

What does $36B buy Democrats?

The Obama administration extended a helping hand to the nuclear industry last week by proposing to expand nuclear power loan guarantee authority by $36 billion, putting into action its long-stated support for the energy source. The question now is what the White House has to gain by providing a total of $54 billion in loan guarantee authority for nuclear projects. Go to story #1

ON THE HILL

2. CLIMATE:

Enviro groups target moderate senators ahead of vote on EPA regs

Environmental and faith-based activists will launch radio advertisements today targeting eight senators seen as key in a Senate vote on whether to block U.S. EPA from regulating greenhouse gases, legislation the spots describe as the "Dirty Air Act." Go to story #2

3. CLIMATE:

NOAA's plans for new climate service require congressional OK

The Obama administration announced plans yesterday for a new one-stop shop for climate predictions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, but it will take assent from Congress for the full reorganization effort to come into place. Go to story #3

4. NUCLEAR POWER:

Watchdog group protests Magwood's nomination to NRC

A government watchdog group is the latest organization to denounce one of President Obama's nominees for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission as not being independent enough to fairly regulate U.S. nuclear power. The Project on Government Oversight yesterday said William Magwood's career promoting nuclear energy will make him unable to independently review nuclear regulatory issues. Go to story #4

Upcoming Markups and Hearings

5. Calendar:

Activity for February 8 - February 19, 2010

1. NUCLEAR POWER:

What does $36B buy Democrats?

ON THE HILL

2. CLIMATE:

Enviro groups target moderate senators ahead of vote on EPA regs

3. CLIMATE:

NOAA's plans for new climate service require congressional OK

4. NUCLEAR POWER:

Watchdog group protests Magwood's nomination to NRC

Upcoming Markups and Hearings

5. Calendar:

Activity for February 8 - February 19, 2010

1. Oil and Gas:

Marcellus Shale Coalition's Klaber talks chemical disclosure, drilling fees and exports (OnPoint, 02/08/2012)

2. Energy Policy:

ACC's Dooley discusses new advocacy campaign centered on shale, efficiency (OnPoint, 02/07/2012)

3. Energy Policy:

Consumer Energy Alliance's Whatley discusses details of an all-of the-above strategy (OnPoint, 02/06/2012)

4. Climate:

Analysis Group's Tierney discusses RGGI's move to scale back allowances (OnPoint, 02/09/2012)

5. Oil and Gas:

Bold Nebraska's Kleeb discusses state's view of Keystone debate (OnPoint, 02/01/2012)

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DOE:

Loan probe predicts $3B in losses, less than Congress expected

ENERGY POLICY:

Senate could consider legislation on beleaguered loan program -- Bingaman

AIR POLLUTION:

11 states sue EPA in push for new soot rule

CHEMICALS:

Dry-cleaning solvent a likely carcinogen -- EPA

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ENERGY MARKETS:

With gas prices low, shale bargain hunters take long-term view

APPROPRIATIONS:

Enviros urge Obama to cut oil tax breaks while maintaining support for lands, wildlife

POLITICS:

Inhofe blasts climate science, EPA regs to rally Republican base

UTILITIES:

Support grows for changing scandal-plagued N.M. regulatory commission

Climate:

Analysis Group's Tierney discusses RGGI's move to scale back allowances (02/09/2012)

Oil and Gas:

Marcellus Shale Coalition's Klaber talks chemical disclosure, drilling fees and exports (02/08/2012)

Energy Policy:

ACC's Dooley discusses new advocacy campaign centered on shale, efficiency (02/07/2012)