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Tribal Energy Snapshot: San Xavier District of the Tohono O’odham Nation
By DOE Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Solar Project Saves Community Thousands on Energy Bills
DOE Awards $22.1 Million to Advance Promising Nuclear Technologies
By DOE Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today awarded $22.1 million to 10 industry-led projects, including two aimed at expanding clean hydrogen production with nuclear energy and one focused on bringing a microreactor design closer to deployment.
DOE Seeks Information on the Use of Unconventional and Secondary Sources as Feedstocks to Rebuild and Secure a Domestic Critical Minerals Supply Chain
By DOE Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) has released a Request for Information (RFI) that seeks input on the regional assessment and production of rare earth elements, critical minerals, and novel high-value, nonfuel carbon-based products from unconventional and secondary feedstocks such as coal and coal by-products and effluent waters from oil and natural gas development and production.
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $251 Million to Expand Infrastructure to Support CO2 Transport and Storage
By DOE Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $251 million to support 12 selected projects across seven states that will bolster the nation’s carbon management capabilities.
Energy Department Selects Six National Laboratories to Validate Battery Energy Storage Performance
By DOE Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE's) Office of Electricity (OE) today announced a team of six DOE national laboratories to receive a total of $2 million to carry out the Rapid Operational Validation Initiative (ROVI).
U.S. Department of Energy Announces Winners of Inaugural American-Made Digitizing Utilities Prize
By DOE Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE's) Office of Electricity (OE) today announced the nine Phase 1 winners of the inaugural American-Made Digitizing Utilities Prize.
U.S. Department of Energy Announces Funding Opportunity for Transitioning Tribal Colleges and Universities to Clean Energy
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Today the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs (Office of Indian Energy) issued a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for $15 million to transition Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) to clean energy.
Q&A: What's It Like to Build a Nuclear Reactor? This Female Engineer Helped Build Three
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
The nuclear energy industry has historically struggled to build commercial reactors on time and within budget.
5 Things You Should Know About Nuclear and Maritime Shipping
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
More than 80% of the world’s traded goods spend time on large shipping vessels.
Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management Issues Full Suite of Action on LNG Exports and Methane Emissions Mitigation
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
As the top global natural gas producer and exporter, America’s exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) play a vital role in supporting global energy security.
Energy Department’s Office of Electricity Announces Two New Deputy Assistant Secretaries
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) this week announced two new division leadership appointments.
FERC Staff Issues Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) Virginia Reliability Project and Commonwealth Energy Connector Project (CP22-503-000 & CP22-502-000)
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Virginia Reliability Project and Commonwealth Energy Connector Project involving construction and operation of facilities by Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC (Columbia) and Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco), respectively.
FERC Staff Issues the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Wahpeton Expansion Project (CP22-466-000)
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has prepared a final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Wahpeton Expansion Project (Project).
FERC Sets Date for PJM Capacity Market Forum
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
FERC today announced the Commission will convene its upcoming forum to examine the PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Capacity Market from noon to 5 p.m. Eastern Time June 15, 2023, at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. The event will also be webcast live.
FERC Staff Issues Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Goldendale Energy Storage Project (P-14861-002)
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
Commission Staff prepared a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the licensing of FFP Project 101, LLC’s (applicant) 1,200-megawatt Goldendale Energy Storage Project No. 14861.
FERC Approves Extending Risk Management Practices to Low-Impact Cyber Systems
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
FERC today approved a new cybersecurity standard that will expand supply chain risk management practices for low-impact bulk electric system cyber systems.
VIDEO: What Does Energy Sovereignty Mean to You?
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
In a series of short interviews, tribal members and energy partners speak in their own words about energy sovereignty and what it means to them.
DOE Awards More Than $6 Million to Future Nuclear Workforce
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $6.3 million in scholarships and fellowships to students pursuing nuclear energy-related degrees across the United States.
3 Reasons Why We Don’t Launch Nuclear Waste into Space
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
A viral YouTube video recently discussed the age-old question “why don’t we shoot nuclear waste into space?”
5 Key Highlights from the FY24 Budget Request for Nuclear Energy
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released its Fiscal Year 2024 budget request, which includes more than $1.56 billion for the Office of Nuclear Energy (NE).