A new rule is intended to balance development, taxpayer returns, and environmental protection. The Department of the Interior announced a final rule that updates the Bureau of Land…
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Energy Department Announces Efficiency Standards for GSL Light Bulbs
Updated regulation for most common lightbulb type to go into effect July 2028. This month, the Department of Energy (DOE) finalized its energy efficiency requirements for general service…
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U.S. and Japanese Energy Departments Form Fusion Energy Partnership
Leverages current joint programs to conduct mutual research The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) recently announced their…
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Energy Department Announces Funding for Clean Energy Technical Assistance
40 partner teams will be sent to assist local, state, and Tribal governments. The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded $27 million to 40 local governments that require technical…
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Interior Distributes Gulf Energy Revenues
GOMESA funds support coastal conservation and resilience projects in Gulf states. The Department of the Interior announced the distribution of over $353.6 million in energy revenues from fiscal…
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DOE Invests Clean Energy Funding into 30 Communities
The total investment of $18 million will support technical assistance for local action plan customization. The Department of Energy recently selected 30 communities to receive a combined $18…
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Energy Department Invest in Clean Energy Trade Training
Applications are welcome from union training centers, trade schools, and industrial community colleges. The Department of Energy (DOE) opened up $24 million in additional funding for clean energy…
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Bureau of Land Management Adds States to Solar Power Development
The agency increased the number of Western states from the original 2012 plan. The Bureau of Land Management updated the plan for solar power development in the western…
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Energy Department Seeks Proposals for Infrastructure Security
The energy secretary says the funding is to ensure the nation’s “energy infrastructure can withstand emerging threats.“ The U.S. Department of Energy’s Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response…
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Federal Judge Orders Removal of Wind Turbines from Tribal Lands
The lawsuit was first brought against an unpermitted wind farm over a decade ago. U.S. Court of International Trade Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves has ordered the removal of all…
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