Secretary Vilsack says the investment will connect solar, hydro, and wind power to 5 million rural homes. Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
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NHTSA Announces BMW Recall of 720,000 Vehicles
The X1, X3, and X5 models have improperly sealed electrical connectors near the water pump. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced this week that BMW is…
Read MoreEnergy Department to Invest $50 Million in Small Auto Manufacturing
Secretary Granholm announces funding to local workforces entering EV production in six states. The Department of Energy (DOE) distributed $50 million to six states under the Domestic Automotive…
Read MoreCPSC Issues Recall for Samsung Electric Ranges
The company has received over 300 reports of front-mounted knobs causing roughly 250 fires since 2013. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall this month…
Read MoreJustice Department Charges Man for Threatening to Bomb Florida Energy Facility
FBI director reports the Jordanian attacked Orlando businesses, leaving behind anti-Israel “Warning Letters.” The Department of Justice charged an Orlando resident with four counts of threatening to use…
Read MoreEnergy Department Invests $41 Million in 14 Renewable Energy Projects
Teams will develop systems that turn clean energy into gasoline replacements. The Department of Energy (DOE) distributed $41 million to 14 projects developing various methods to turn renewable…
Read MoreEnergy Department Distributes $85 Million to Domestic Heat Pump Manufacturers
Four manufacturers were selected to receive funding, accelerating production. The Department of Energy (DOE) distributed $85 million to four heat pump manufacturers in New York, Tennessee, Texas, and…
Read MoreDOE Distributes Funding to Improve 37 Small Manufacturing Facilities
The department invests in energy efficiency additions to reduce annual carbon emissions by 17,000 tons. The Department of Energy (DOE) has distributed $7 million to 37 small- and…
Read MoreDHS Secretary Outlines Critical Infrastructure Protection Strategies
Guidance specifies priority areas for federal, state, and local security efforts. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas has published priority areas to guide the cybersecurity efforts of critical…
Read MoreEnergy Department Releases Guidance for Supply Chain Cybersecurity
The principles establish best practices for manufacturers and end users. The Department of Energy (DOE) recently released guidance, titled the Supply Chain Cybersecurity Principles, outlining safe digital practices…
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