The Interior secretary says, “Floating wind has incredible potential.” President Biden and others in the administration are seeking to develop additional offshore wind energy in deeper waters and…
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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.…
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Administration May Release More from Strategic Petroleum Reserve
The intent is to mitigate winter heating oil prices. President Biden’s administration is considering the release of more crude oil from the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve after the…
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EPA Refuses Exemptions to LNG Exporter
Gas would have gone to Europe during their energy crisis. The Environmental Protection Agency said it will not exempt a top U.S. liquified natural gas (LNG) exporter from…
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DOE Announces $70 Million for Earth System Model
Seven projects researching the development of earth model simulation program. The Department of Energy announced that they have awarded seven projects $70 million in funding to accelerate the…
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DOE Funds Clean Hydrogen Production Research
$28.9 million has been awarded to 15 scientific research projects. The Department of Energy announced that they have awarded 15 research projects $28.9 million to advance clean hydrogen…
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Secretary 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…
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Environmental Advocates Petition EPA to Restrict Gas Heat
26 organizations ask the federal agency to enact a ban on new gas appliances. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received a petition this past week from 26 health,…
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Wind Power Fastest Growing Energy Sector
Domestic wind makes 32% of energy capacity growth in 2021. The Department of Energy released three reports last week showing continued growth in the wind power sector. The…
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Energy Secretary Says Billions Needed for Power Grid Upgrade
She states electric vehicles need grid support. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm says billions of dollars in upgrades are needed to the American power grid to prepare for…
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