The program focuses on increasing transmission capacity and reliability through advanced technology projects. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a funding opportunity of about $1.9 billion through…
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Energy Department Invests in Expansion of Geothermal Energy
Reports show that the U.S. could increase its geothermal electricity capacity. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced $171.5 million in funding to support “next-generation” tests for electricity generation…
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Energy Secretary Issues Emergency Order to Keep Critical Mid-Atlantic Generation Operational
The order requires two Eddystone Units to remain available through May 2026. U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued an emergency order directing PJM Interconnection L.L.C. (PJM) and…
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Energy Secretary Extends Operations of Essential Coal Plant
The department cites a need for the continued use of coal-powered energy. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright renewed an emergency order, directing the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)…
Read MoreDOE Issues Emergency Orders to Keep Coal Plants Operating
Orders are intended to stabilize regional power grids during the winter months. Energy Secretary Chris Wright (DOE) issued emergency orders requiring coal-fired power plants in Colorado and Indiana…
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Energy Secretary Strengthens Mid-Atlantic Power Grid Reliability
He issued an emergency order to support grid stability and minimize the risk of energy shortfall. Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued an emergency order last month under the…
Read MoreDOE Reallocates Solar Rooftop Funding to Puerto Rico Power Grid
Redirects $365 million from the previous administration’s program to overall grid upgrades. The Department of Energy has redirected funding from a solar program under President Biden’s administration to…
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Transportation Secretary Announces Revised Guidance for EV Charging Stations
The department stated the updates “will ensure charging stations are actually built, and federal funding is spent effectively and efficiently.“ Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that these changes…
Read MoreFederal Judge Orders Administration to Release EV Funding
The preliminary injunction requires the electric vehicle infrastructure funding to be unfrozen for 14 states. U.S. District Judge Tana Lin issued a preliminary injunction against President Donald Trump’s…
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Border Patrol Discovers Smuggling Tunnel Under Construction in San Diego
The nearly 3,000-foot tunnel began in Tijuana, Mexico. U.S. Border Patrol agents in San Diego recently discovered a sophisticated, cross-border drug smuggling tunnel extending over 1,000 feet into…
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