The measure may be short-lived as the party majority shifts. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its final rule this week imposing a fee for oil and gas…
Read MoreEnergy
Energy Department Replenishes SPR with Final Oil Purchase
2.4 million barrels purchased for $75 per barrel delivered to facility. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it has fully replenished the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). President…
Read More
Energy Department Invests $28 Million to Train New Energy Auditors
Secretary Granholm announces grant funding distributed to 15 state energy offices. The Department of Energy selected the first round of recipients for its Energy Auditor Training grant program,…
Read More
Treasury Expands Sanctions on Iranian Petroleum Industry
Department responds to Iran’s second direct attack on Israel. The Department of the Treasury expanded its sanctions against Iran’s oil and petroleum industry on Friday, responding to the…
Read More
NASA Selects Two Mission Proposals for 12 Month Scientific Review
One of the proposals will be selected to become a full mission for launch by 2032. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) selected two proposals for full…
Read More
Energy Department $1.5 Billion Transmission Development Investment
The funding will build 1,000 miles of new transmission and add 7,100 megawatts to grid. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $1.5 billion investment into transmission infrastructure…
Read More
Interior Department Allocates $71 Million to Electrify Tribal Homes
Distributes final round of funding from Tribal Electrification Program. The Department of the Interior (DOI) distributed $71 million to Native American Tribal Nations for the electrification of homes…
Read More
293 Hydroelectric Projects Receive $430 Million from DOE
The investment will upgrade hydropower facilities that have operated for 79 years. The Department of Energy announced that 33 states will receive $430 million to upgrade hydroelectric facilities. Hydropower…
Read More
HUD Invests $69 Million in Clean Energy Renovations
Allows 10 states to support energy-efficient updates to 2,000 homes The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $69 million will be distributed to 10 states, allowing…
Read More
Energy Department Approves Natural Gas Exports from Mexican Facility
The administration resumed granting export permissions after a court blocked a pause on approvals. The Department of Energy announced the approval of shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG)…
Read More