DOI Issues Proposed Sale Notice for California Offshore Wind

First west coast offshore wind lease proposed. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has proposed two areas off the coast of California to lease for offshore wind energy.…

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Interior Department Proposing More Wind Farms

Five acres off California coast to be auctioned.  Last week, the Department of the Interior proposed to auction five acres in federal waters off the coast of California…

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West and Midwest at Risk of Summer Blackouts

Insufficient operating reserves for peak demands.  The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), is warning that electricity customers across the nation face a heightened risk of power outages…

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DOE Requests Public Input on Transmission Program Budget

Allocation of $2.5 billion to invest in U.S. power grid. The Department of Energy issued a Request for Information (RFI) last week, asking for public feedback on how…

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16 Bidders Participate in BOEM Offshore Wind Auction

Two leased zones for wind energy development. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) held its auction last week for two leases zoned for offshore wind energy in…

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New Rules Ban Incandescent Lightbulbs

Energy Secretary says the move puts money back in American pockets. The Department of Energy finalized two new rules that require manufacturers to phase out any lightbulbs that…

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DOE Funds Nuclear Restoration with $6 Billion

Nuclear energy is part of the administration’s clean energy goals. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that a certification and bidding process for a civil nuclear credit program…

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Administration Restores Environmental Policies

The measure could stall needed infrastructure projects.  President Biden’s administration is reinstating stricter environmental standards for approving new pipelines, highways, power plants, and other construction projects, including requiring…

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DOE Announces Investments for Rural Infrastructure Tour

Nuclear power, cybersecurity, and other infrastructure on the list. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced last week the investments into rural communities to launch the Rural Infrastructure Tour.…

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Department of Energy Promotes New Efficiency Standards

Federal buildings, air conditioners, and swimming pool heaters included in proposals.  The Energy Department on Wednesday announced a new series of energy efficiency standards to take effect in 2023. Beginning…

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