H2Hubs one of the department’s largest investments ever The Department of Energy opened applications for the creation of regional clean hydrogen hubs (H2Hubs) last week. The Bipartisan Infrastructure…
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Energy Department Plans for Geothermal Development
Secretary Granholm announces new department goal. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm has announced a new geothermal goal for the Department of Energy (DOE) called the Enhanced Geothermal Shot.…
Read MoreAdministration Urges Railroad Union Resolution
Railroad shutdown could cost $2 billion per day. President Biden’s administration is getting involved in assisting railroad companies and railroad unions to reach a deal to avoid a…
Read MoreAugust CPI Report Shows Inflation at 8.3%
Federal Reserve poised to again raise interest rates. The Consumer Price Index for August shows inflation is up 8.3 percent from a year ago. Economists were expecting a lower…
Read MoreDOE Releases Employment Diversity Strategy
Will reflect and support one of Biden’s executive orders The Department of Energy (DOE) recently released its first Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Strategic Plan. The plan was…
Read MoreCongress Facing September 30 Funding Deadline
Continuing resolutions are expected to keep the government open. September 30 is the deadline for Congress to get a bill passed and signed to prevent a government shutdown. Legislators…
Read MoreSecretary Granholm Estimates “Record” 2023 Oil Production
Anticipates restocking global oil market without Russian supply. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm recently said the United States is set to produce around 12.7 million barrels of oil per…
Read MorePresident Signs Inflation Reduction Act
Bill addresses taxes, healthcare, and climate On Tuesday, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, one he said he had waited 18 months to sign. The…
Read MoreU.S. Solar Power Currently Below Projected Capacity
The lag is caused by delays in photovoltaic power plant development. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported last week that solar power contributed far less to American power…
Read MorePalen Solar Project Reaches Full Power Operation
The Interior Department estimates it will power 116,000 homes. On Monday, the Department of the Interior (DOI) announced that the Palen Solar Project has reached full power operation.…
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