President outlines plan during energy and climate forum. The White House has announced a series of actions intended to help hasten the global transition from fossil fuels to…
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Secretary Granholm to Meet with Oil Executives
Seeking executive input for oil price solutions. In the letter President Biden wrote to oil executives on Wednesday, he stated that they should begin working with Energy Secretary…
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Energy Department Turns Focus to Furnace Efficiency
Standards projected to conserve energy by 15 percent. The Department of Energy proposed new regulations on consumer gas furnaces in an effort to expand the manufacture and purchase…
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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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DOE Extends Nuclear Rescue Application Period
Department’s move is in response to requests by two industry trade groups. The Department of Energy has announced that they are extending the federal funding application time frame…
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DOE Requests Public Input on Transmission Program Budget
Allocation of $2.5 billion to invest in U.S. power grid. The Department of Energy issued a Request for Information (RFI) last week, asking for public feedback on how…
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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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Administration Begins Plan for EV Batteries
Domestic manufacture of batteries gets $3.1 billion in funding. President Biden’s administration announced Monday it will begin a $3.1 billion plan to support domestic manufacturing of batteries in…
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Universities Selected for DOE EcoCar Challenge
Sponsors student teams to engineer electric vehicle technologies The Department of Energy has announced the launch of a new research and experimental learning competition for college students. 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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