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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White House Announces State Partnerships to Increase Electric Grid Capacity
21 states commit to updating grid technologies under federal initiative. This week, President Biden’s administration announced the Federal-State Modern Grid Deployment Initiative. The partnership will begin with 21…
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Energy Department Announces Funding for Solar Manufacturing Development
Projects selected to bridge gaps in equipment production and transportation. The Department of Energy has released $71 million to support research and development for America’s domestic network of…
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FERC Issues Final Rule for New Transmission Projects
The agency seeks to facilitate the construction of interregional lines for clean energy. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved a ruling that reforms how new electric transmission…
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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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BOEM Updates Offshore Oil Decommissioning Regulations
The agency strengthened financial requirements for oil and gas companies The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) released policy updates to make oil and gas companies to cover…
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Energy Department Releases Updated Report on Grid Improvement Solutions
Secretary Granholm says the nation’s transmission and distribution lines are overdue for an upgrade. The Department of Energy (DOE) released the tenth installment of its grid development “Liftoff”…
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Interior Department Implements Reforms in Federal Oil and Gas Leasing Regulations
A new rule is intended to balance development, taxpayer returns, and environmental protection. The Department of the Interior announced a final rule that updates the Bureau of Land…
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U.S. and Japanese Energy Departments Form Fusion Energy Partnership
Leverages current joint programs to conduct mutual research The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) recently announced their…
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Energy Department Announces Funding for Clean Energy Technical Assistance
40 partner teams will be sent to assist local, state, and Tribal governments. The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded $27 million to 40 local governments that require technical…
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