The department provides an industry standard and guidance for new and existing structures. The Department of Energy (DOE) released its National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building, outlining…
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Energy Secretary Considers Reviving Retired Nuclear Power Plants
A dozen U.S. reactors closed within the last 10 years could be reopened. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said that President Biden’s administration is considering recommissioning nuclear power plants…
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USDA Seeking Public Input on Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program
Secretary Vilsack announced new technical assistance for farmers and landowners. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has requested public input to shape the development of a new program…
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White House Announces Support for New Nuclear Power Plants
The administration is establishing a new advisor group and publishes a safety report. This week, the White House announced several measures to support new nuclear power plants in…
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Administration Releases New Rules for Voluntary Carbon Credits
Improvements were made to carbon offset policies to ensure delivery of claims. President Biden’s administration announced updates to managing voluntary carbon credits this week, strengthening guidelines for the…
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Interior Allocates Funding for Orphaned Gas Wells in ND and WV
Over 500 abandoned, contaminated sites will be plugged or remediated. The Department of the Interior awarded $54 million to North Dakota and West Virginia to plug abandoned oil…
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Interior Department Invest in Powering Tribal Homes
The $71 million allocation is the second phase of the “Tribal Electrification Program.” The Department of the Interior announced a $71 million funding allocation under the president’s Investing…
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State Attorneys General File Suit to Challenge Truck Emissions
24 states sue the EPA and the state of California for unconstitutional regulations. State attorneys general from 24 states filed two lawsuits this week that challenge new emission…
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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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Appeals Court Upholds EPA Emissions Waiver for California
The state is allowed to set steeper emissions rules than federally required. The D.C. Court of Appeals upheld the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) emissions policy waiver for the…
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