DOE Begins Decarbonizing 17 National Laboratories

Intends to create a model for hard-to-decarbonize industries. The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the launch of the Net Zero Labs Pilot Initiative. With initial funding of…

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U.S. Envoy Kerry Urges Countries to Stick to Climate Plans

Says collaboration with private sector is critical. In preparation for the U.N. climate talks in November, U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry has been meeting with international officials, encouraging…

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DOE Commits $2.25 Billion to Carbon Storage

Funding for validation and testing provided by infrastructure bill. The Department of Energy announced last week that $2.25 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill will be allocated to…

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DOT Announces Highway Carbon Reduction Program

$6.4 billion dedicated to enacting new guidance. The Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration has announced the launch of the new Carbon Reduction Program (CRP). Created under the…

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New Rules Ban Incandescent Lightbulbs

Energy Secretary says the move puts money back in American pockets. The Department of Energy finalized two new rules that require manufacturers to phase out any lightbulbs that…

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DOE Funds Nuclear Restoration with $6 Billion

Nuclear energy is part of the administration’s clean energy goals. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that a certification and bidding process for a civil nuclear credit program…

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DOE Requests Public Comment to Inform Building Codes

Looking for cost-effective, energy-efficient building solutions. The Department of Energy issued a Request for Information (RFI) to inform how $225 million can be best used to improve American…

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Aging Nuclear Power Plants Receive Funding

Government investing $6 billion to update and upgrade.  President Biden’s administration is launching a $6 billion federal investment effort to save financially distressed nuclear plants across the U.S.…

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Administration Sets Higher Level Vehicle Fuel Standards

Passenger cars and light trucks must get 49 mpg by 2026.  The U.S. Transportation Department is heightening fuel standards for new vehicles in line with EPA guidance. The department…

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Department of Energy Promotes New Efficiency Standards

Federal buildings, air conditioners, and swimming pool heaters included in proposals.  The Energy Department on Wednesday announced a new series of energy efficiency standards to take effect in 2023. Beginning…

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