News and reports from the Department of Energy.

Jigar Shah, who served as Director of the Loan Programs Office (LPO) at the U.S. Department of Energy from March 2021 to January 2025, played a significant role in advancing clean energy initiatives in the United States.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $15 billion loan guarantee to Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E).

The U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office (LPO) has announced the approval of a $584.5 million loan guarantee to subsidiaries of Convergent Energy and Power Inc., a leading energy storage solutions provider in North America.

In a recent farewell address, Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm expressed her gratitude to the National Labs for their contributions over the past four years.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has outlined its strategy for advancing sustainable natural gas during the DGCC Load Growth Market Workshop.

United States Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen met for the second United States-Australia Ministerial Dialogue on Clean Energy. The meeting took place alongside the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, on October 4, 2024.

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a $1.5 billion investment aimed at improving the reliability and resilience of the nation's electricity grid. This funding, part of the Investing in America agenda, is directed through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to support four transmission projects across several states including Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm of the United States and Brazil's Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, have announced new joint initiatives on clean energy. The announcement came during the third ministerial meeting of the U.S.-Brazil Energy Forum (USBEF). Both leaders stressed the importance of collaboration between their countries as they are major global clean energy producers.

The Administration is taking action to monitor and address potential impacts on consumers of labor disputes at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports. The strike at these ports will not impact crude oil, gasoline, natural gas, and other liquid fuel exports and imports, as such operations are handled by other workers. Therefore, the strike will not have any immediate impact on fuel supplies or prices.

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant investment in clean nuclear energy, aimed at creating union jobs and providing reliable power across the Midwest. Through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), over $2.8 billion will be allocated to support these initiatives.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced nearly $44 million in funding for Tribal communities to implement clean energy solutions aimed at enhancing energy security, resilience, and reducing costs. Six American Indian and Alaska Native communities across five states will receive $18.8 million to install solar and wind energy infrastructure, generating 5.6 megawatts (MW) of clean energy and providing battery storage for over 100 Tribal buildings. An additional $25 million will be available for future planning and development projects on Tribal lands.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $5.5 million investment in six projects aimed at advancing processes to produce and refine critical minerals and materials domestically. This funding, part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, seeks to reduce reliance on foreign sources by developing technologies that use predominantly domestic supplies.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the latest recipients of awards from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. This round will distribute $16.9 million to 22 local governments and the state of New York to enhance energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and lower overall energy use.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a pilot project to measure the greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity of certain industrial products. This initiative aims to address the growing global demand for materials produced with low emissions, driven by new climate-focused trade policies, national green procurement efforts like the Biden-Harris Administration’s Buy Clean initiative, international accords, industry commitments, and consumer preferences.

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a funding initiative of up to $112.5 million from the U.S. Department of Energy, marking its largest investment in marine energy to date. This five-year plan aims to accelerate the development and testing of wave energy converters (WECs), which generate power from ocean waves.