The new facility will extract cobalt from used batteries. The Department of Defense (DoD) announced this week that Electra Battery Materials Corporation has received a $20 million award…
Read MoreRenewable Energy
Competitive Grant Program Launched for Home Weatherization Research
The Energy Department seeks projects that demonstrate improved heat and cold resistance technologies. The Department of Energy (DOE) is managing a grant program for weatherization enhancement and innovation,…
Read More
HUD Announces Investment in Energy-Efficiency for Low-Income Housing
The funding will be distributed to renovate 4,260 homes on 32 properties. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is distributing $19 million to 32 low-income housing…
Read More
USDA Invests in Rural Clean Energy
Projects funded under the Inflation Reduction Act seek to lower energy costs, expand renewable energy, and create jobs. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a partnership…
Read More
Energy Secretary Considers Reviving Retired Nuclear Power Plants
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…
Read More
Interior Proposes Second Offshore Wind Sale in Gulf of Mexico
410,060 acre lease proposed near Louisiana and Texas The Department of the Interior (DOI) released its proposal last month to lease 410,060 acres in the Gulf of Mexico…
Read More
Pentagon Plans to Install Rooftop Solar Panels
Other federal buildings will also shift to renewable energy. The Department of Energy issued a $104 million grant for 31 government buildings to “go green.” As part of that…
Read More
DOE Invests in Energy Infrastructure Defense Projects
Applications are being accepted for the competitive grant program. The Department of Energy (DOE) opened applications for a $70 million grant program this month, requesting project proposals that…
Read More
Administration Approves Sixth Offshore Wind Project
The interior secretary highlights the clean energy goals and jobs that will be created. The Department of the Interior has announced the approval of the Empire Wind offshore…
Read More
Interior Department Advances 15 Renewable Energy Projects
Multiple facilities will be created to generate power. Secretary Deb Haaland announced this month that the Department of the Interior is moving forward with 15 renewable energy projects…
Read More