Energy and Natural Resources
As West Virginia's senior Senator, Senator Manchin is proud of the critical role the Mountain State plays in providing energy to our nation. Senator Manchin believes in an all-of-the-above energy policy and, as Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, he has doubled down on his commitment to a broad range of pragmatic climate solutions. Energy experts agree fossil fuels will continue to play a significant role in our energy portfolio for decades to come. On the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Senator Manchin is ensuring West Virginia coal communities have a seat at the table to discuss cleaner energy solutions and opportunities for economic development in our clean energy future. The United States, with the help of the National Energy Technology Lab in Morgantown, must continue to lead the world in developing and advancing transformational clean-energy technologies like carbon capture, utilization and sequestration, energy storage, advanced nuclear energy, geothermal, energy efficiency, solar and wind.
Senator Manchin is also working tirelessly to make the Appalachian Storage Hub a reality in West Virginia. The Department of Energy estimates the proposed Appalachian Storage Hub would create up to 100,000 jobs. The Hub would capitalize on West Virginia’s and Appalachia’s abundant natural resources, growing infrastructure and innovative spirit. The development of the Hub will help secure our energy and manufacturing future by providing a reliable, affordable supply of natural gas liquids.
Senator Manchin is a longtime advocate of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). Senator Manchin successfully led the charge to permanently reauthorize the LWCF, which is responsible for the preservation of the Gauley River National Recreation Area, New River Gorge National River and Dolly Sods. Now he is leading legislation to permanently fund the LWCF. Since 1965, more than $243 million in LWCF funds have been spent in West Virginia on more than 500 projects, both on state and federal lands. This includes improvements to local parks and public spaces in 54 of West Virginia's 55 counties.
Latest
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April 28, 2023
Manchin, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Enforce Iranian Oil Sanctions
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April 24, 2023
Manchin Announces $939K for Fish Conservation, River Restoration in Pocahontas County
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April 20, 2023
Manchin Presses Granholm on Administration’s Botched Implementation of Inflation Reduction Act
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April 18, 2023
Manchin Announces Permitting Reform Work Period to Find Path Forward and Ensure American Energy Security
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April 11, 2023
West Virginia Hydrogen Hub Coalition Applauds ARCH2's Application to Compete for Regional Hydrogen Hub
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March 23, 2023
Manchin Announces $300K for Ecological Research at West Virginia University
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March 16, 2023
Manchin, Barrasso Introduce Bipartisan America’s Outdoor Recreation Act
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March 16, 2023
Manchin Announces More Than $4.8 Million in Energy Assistance for West Virginia Families
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March 16, 2023
Manchin, Risch Reintroduce Bipartisan International Nuclear Energy Act of 2023
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March 14, 2023
Manchin Announces $3.2 Million to Upgrade Underground Storage Tanks, Prevent Hazardous Leaks Across West Virginia
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March 13, 2023
Manchin Applauds Willow Project Reapproval
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March 08, 2023
Manchin Urges EPA Administrator to Prioritize Electricity Affordability, Reliability for West Virginians
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March 04, 2023
Manchin Joins Groundbreaking on BHE Renewables’ $500,000,000 Jackson County Manufacturing Hub
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March 02, 2023
Manchin, Luján, Cramer, Barrasso Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Recreational Biking on Federal Lands
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March 01, 2023
Manchin Announces More Than $8.7 Million in Energy Assistance for West Virginia Families
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February 28, 2023
Manchin Applauds $2.52 Billion in Funding for Innovative Carbon Management Programs
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February 22, 2023
Manchin, Murkowski Introduce North American Transatlantic Resource Security Partnership Act of 2023
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February 16, 2023
Manchin, Capito Announce $902K for Eight West Virginia Rural Development Projects
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February 16, 2023
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $18 Million to Test, Address PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water
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February 15, 2023
Manchin, Barrasso and Risch Introduce Bipartisan Nuclear Fuel Security Act
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February 14, 2023
Manchin Leads 36 Senators in Urging Biden Administration to Comprehensively Address PFAS Contamination
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February 06, 2023
ICYMI: Manchin, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Administration to Revisit Copper for Listing as a Critical Mineral
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February 02, 2023
Manchin, Committee Examine the Department of Energy's Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
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January 27, 2023
Manchin, Capito Announce Two National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Grants
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December 07, 2022
Manchin Secures West Virginia Priorities in Water Resources Development Act
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November 30, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $9.8 Million for Three West Virginia Rural Development Projects
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November 21, 2022
Manchin, Barrasso, Brown and Cramer Urge Senate Appropriators to Fund Carbon Materials Science Initiative in FY23
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November 14, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $99K for Appalachian Extreme Weather Research at West Virginia University
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November 01, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $2.4 Million in EPA Grants for WV DHHR, WV DEP, WVU
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November 01, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $2.8 Million for Flood Protection in Elkhorn Creek/Tug Fork River Watershed
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October 27, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce Clean School Bus Grants for Wyoming, Boone, Wirt Counties from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
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September 28, 2022
West Virginia Hydrogen Hub Coalition Supports Creation of Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub
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September 22, 2022
Manchin, Bipartisan Senators Urge Department of Defense to Address Harmful Pollutants in Military Communities
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September 22, 2022
Manchin, Barrasso Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Wildfire Risk, Improve Forest Health
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September 21, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $83 Million for West Virginia Water Infrastructure Improvements through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
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September 20, 2022
ICYMI: Manchin Makes the Case for Permitting Reform
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September 20, 2022
Manchin Announces $1 Million to Support West Virginia Farmers, Combat Food Insecurity
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September 14, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $26 Million in EPA Funding through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law