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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, announced a hearing titled American Energy Dominance: Dawn of the New Nuclear Era.

“Nuclear energy provides affordable and reliable power to our grid while generating the largest portion of carbon free electricity in the United States,” said Chairmen Guthrie and Latta. “This hearing will offer a chance to discuss the current state of our nuclear industry, addressing the licensing and deployment of nuclear power while examining how the implementation of recent laws and policies can support the industry growth that will be vital to meeting our energy and security needs.”

Subcommittee on Energy hearing titled American Energy Dominance: Dawn of the New Nuclear Era

WHAT: Subcommittee on Energy hearing to discuss the licensing, deployment, and implementation of recently enacted federal laws and administration policies in nuclear energy.

DATE: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

TIME: 10:15 AM ET

LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

This notice is at the direction of the Chairman. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be livestreamed online at energycommerce.house.gov. If you have any questions concerning this hearing, please contact Calvin Huggins at Calvin.Huggins1@mail.house.gov. If you have any press-related questions, please contact Ben Mullany at Ben.Mullany@mail.house.gov.

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The province is cracking down on alcohol and drug-impaired driving with a series of reforms that will impact both first-time and repeat offenders.

Effective January 1, you will see:

1. Increased Roadside Licence Suspensions

• First offence: Suspensions increase from 3 to 7 days.
• Second offence: Suspensions increase from 7 to 14 days.
• Applies to young and novice drivers violating zero-tolerance, warn-range BAC (blood alcohol content) (0.05-0.079), or failing Standard Field Sobriety Testing.

2. Look Back Period

• A ‘look back period’ refers to the timeframe within which the number of previous alcohol and/or drug-related occurrences is considered when determining sanctions for a subsequent occurrence.
• The following look-back periods are being extended from five years to 10 years: this applies to all sanctions related to alcohol and/or drug-related occurrences, including Administrative Penalties, licence suspensions, ignition interlock requirements, and remedial programs.

4. Mandatory Remedial Education for First-Time Occurrences

• Drivers receiving their first roadside suspension for alcohol/drug-related occurrences must complete a remedial education program, delivered by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
• Second or subsequent suspensions require participation in a treatment program.
• These requirements will be reflected in the updated Notice of Suspension and the Inquiry Services System.

If you suspect someone is driving impaired, call 911.

National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation (National Fuel or the Company) has submitted its annual Purchased Gas Cost Filing as required by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC). The filing includes a projection of the cost of gas supplies that the Company expects to purchase and deliver to customers from Aug. 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027. For the period, National Fuel is projecting an increase in overall gas supply charges totaling approximately $71.49 per year. If approved as filed, the monthly bill of a typical residential customer with an annual usage of 98,400 cubic feet of gas would increase from $87.18 to $93.13 per month or by 6.83%, starting Aug. 1, 2026.

The primary reason for this forecasted increase in gas supply charges is that costs associated with the purchase and transmission of natural gas are projected to be higher than current rates. The New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) forecasts that natural gas prices next winter will be higher than the average prices for the twelve months ending November 30, 2025.

National Fuel is required by law to shop for the most reasonably priced gas and maintain an adequate supply for more than 214,000 Pennsylvania customers. As market prices fluctuate, National Fuel is required to pass those charges to customers without any markup or discount.

Customers are advised that this forecast is for prices to be experienced next winter (2026-2027) and must be thoroughly reviewed and approved by the PUC before becoming effective. Additionally, after approval, pricing will be adjusted on a quarterly basis to reflect any changes in the Company’s current projections and actual market prices at the time of the update.

LIHEAP

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, LIHEAP, is open. Eligibility for this federally funded program is based on income guidelines and household size. For example, a family of four with a gross monthly income of $48,225 may qualify for a grant. Funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. For additional information, visit www.LIHEAPhelps.com or contact 1-877-443-2743. Customers who are having trouble paying bills should call Customer Service at 1-800-365-3234 to discuss payment assistance programs.

As always, if you Smell Gas, Leave Fast: if a rotten-egg natural gas odor is present, leave the premises immediately and call National Fuel’s 24/7/365 emergency line at, 1-800-444-3130, from a different location. If you smell an odor of gas outdoors, leave the area immediately, call National Fuel’s emergency number and provide the address nearest to the site of the odor. To learn more about natural gas safety, visit www.nationalfuel.com/utility/gas-safety/.

National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation is the Utility segment of National Fuel Gas Company, a diversified energy company engaged in a number of natural gas-related activities. The Utility provides natural gas service for 2.2 million residents in Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania. For more information, visit www.nationalfuel.com.