Two leased zones for wind energy development. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) held its auction last week for two leases zoned for offshore wind energy in…
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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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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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Says effective nuclear cleanup is important to clean nuclear energy. The Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced that they are making $36 million available to…
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Energy Secretary Meets with Appalachian Communities
Promotes new energy manufacturing to former coal towns. U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm traveled to Lexington, Kentucky last week to tour Schneider Electric’s clean energy technology production…
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Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments Against EPA
Two coal companies hope to loosen regulation. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week regarding the extent of power that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is able…
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DOE Offers $20 Million for Geothermal Energy Development
Looking for faster drilling and faster overall projects Last week, the Department of Energy announced that $20 million in funding is now available to help lower the costs…
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Energy Department Welcomes New Appointees
Aims for diversity and clean energy goals. The Department of Energy announced new hires and promotions for key roles in their network, including Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Regional…
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Secretary of Energy Tours Sacramento
Advocated strongly for the Build Back Better bill. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm visited Sacramento recently, where she toured energy equipment factories and utility training facilities. She inspected…
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