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Supported by the Investing in America Agenda, Nearly Half of States Have Submitted Applications to Start Delivering Home Energy Savings and Increasing Local Workforce Opportunities
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DOE announces $63M for battery recycling & smart manufacturing
In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today the availability of up to $63 million to assist state and local governments in expanding battery recycling and modernizing American manufacturing through advanced technologies. Administered by DOE’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC), this funding aims to advance tools and resources necessary for achieving a net-zero economy by 2050, while also bolstering America's global leadership in manufacturing.
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DOE allocates $41 million towards renewables-to-liquids technology development
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today an allocation of $41 million for 14 projects aimed at developing Renewables-to-Liquids (RtL) technologies. These initiatives seek to harness renewable energy sources such as wind and solar to produce sustainable fuels or chemicals that can be transported and stored as easily as conventional carbon-intensive liquids like gasoline or oil.
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Biden-Harris Administration announces $36M investment in weatherization assistance program
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the opening of applications for the $36 million Enhancement & Innovation (E&I) competitive grant program. This initiative aims to accelerate the nation’s transition to clean energy through demonstration projects that will lower heating and cooling bills for American families. The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) will support low-income homes by implementing advanced weatherization techniques, enhancing safety and comfort, and showcasing best practices nationwide.
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Biden-Harris Administration secures over 40 million barrels for Strategic Petroleum Reserve
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the purchase of 4.65 million barrels of crude oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), bringing the total purchased since 2022 to over 40 million barrels. This move is part of a broader effort to replenish the SPR, maintain its operational readiness, and protect national energy security.
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Biden-Harris Administration announces $24 million investment in clean energy workforce
Supported by the Investing in America Agenda, 21 Projects Across 20 States will Increase Workforce Training Opportunities, Strengthen Union Labor, and Help Small Businesses Save Money, Reduce Energy Waste
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DOE announces negotiation for large-scale solar project at Hanford Site
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced plans to negotiate with Hecate Energy, LLC for a solar project capable of delivering up to one gigawatt of clean energy on an 8,000-acre area at the Hanford Site in Washington State. This initiative is part of the DOE's Cleanup to Clean Energy project, which aims to repurpose parts of DOE-owned lands previously used in the nuclear weapons program to support America's clean energy economy.
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DOE announces $33 million investment in solar technologies
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $33 million in funding for nine projects across seven states to advance concentrating solar-thermal (CST) systems technologies. These initiatives aim to enhance solar fuel production and long-duration energy storage, contributing to the Biden-Harris Administration’s clean energy goals.
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P-TECC members endorse principles at Bucharest meeting amid evolving energy landscape
On July 24, 2024, energy ministers and representatives from the members and observers of the Partnership for Transatlantic Energy and Climate Cooperation (P-TECC) convened in Bucharest, Romania, to endorse a Statement of Principles.
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Biden-Harris Administration invests $371 million for nationwide electric grid improvements
WASHINGTON, D.C.— In a continued effort to expedite the build-out of a resilient and reliable electric grid, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced 20 projects across 16 states selected to receive up to $371 million to accelerate the permitting of high-voltage, interstate transmission projects. These projects, funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, will also support community infrastructure projects along major new and upgraded transmission lines, including upgrading public school buildings and emergency response facilities. Administered by DOE's...
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DOE announces $52 million for small business R&D grants
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the allocation of $52 million in research and development grants to small businesses across 39 states. This initiative supports President Biden’s Investing in America agenda and aims to address a variety of issues, including cybersecurity for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, radiation threat detection, and lithium metal manufacturing for batteries.
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DOE announces funding opportunity for solar projects in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced its intent to issue a $325 million funding opportunity for the new Programa de Comunidades Resilientes, supported by DOE’s Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund (PR-ERF). This initiative aims to enhance energy resilience for vulnerable populations across Puerto Rico by financing solar and battery storage installations for community healthcare facilities and common areas within subsidized multi-family housing properties.
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DOE anuncia financiamiento para sistemas solares y baterías en Puerto Rico
El Departamento de Energía de EE. UU. (DOE) anunció hoy su intención de emitir una oportunidad de financiamiento de $325 millones para el nuevo Programa de Comunidades Resilientes, financiado por el Fondo de Resiliencia Energética de Puerto Rico (PR-ERF). Este programa busca mejorar la resiliencia energética en comunidades vulnerables en Puerto Rico mediante la instalación de sistemas solares fotovoltaicos y almacenamiento en baterías en facilidades de salud comunitarias y áreas comunes dentro de propiedades multifamiliares subsidiadas.
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Biden-Harris administration allocates $10 million for critical mineral production
As part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced nearly $10 million for two projects aimed at lowering costs and reducing the environmental impact of producing rare earth elements and other critical minerals from coal, coal wastes, and by-products. Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, these projects are intended to meet growing domestic demand for critical minerals while reducing reliance on foreign supply chains. These minerals are essential components in clean energy technologies such as solar panels, wind...
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DOE announces roadmap for artificial intelligence initiative
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced its roadmap for the Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence for Science, Security, and Technology (FASST) initiative. This program aims to harness artificial intelligence (AI) for public benefit, focusing on scientific discovery, energy research, and national security.
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Biden-Harris Administration announces $1.7 billion investment in EV manufacturing
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant investment of $1.7 billion to support the conversion of 11 auto manufacturing and assembly facilities across eight states—Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, and Virginia—to electric vehicle (EV) production. This initiative is part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda and aims to create and retain thousands of union jobs while supporting American auto communities.
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Biden administration allocates $14 million for domestic battery recycling initiative
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $14 million initiative to enhance consumer battery recycling as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. This funding, supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and managed by DOE’s Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains Office (MESC), aims to establish over 1,000 collection points nationwide for used batteries from consumer products. The initiative is designed to facilitate easy and free disposal of old batteries and devices, thereby reducing e-waste.
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DOE awards contracts for Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve sale
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Petroleum Reserves has announced the awarding of contracts for the sale and liquidation of 1 million barrels (42 million gallons) of gasoline from the Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve (NGSR). This action follows a Request for Proposal (RFP) announced on May 21, 2024. The gasoline is being sold at an average price of $2.34 per gallon to help reduce gas prices ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
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Biden-Harris Administration allocates over $18 Million for clean energy projects
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the allocation of $18.5 million to support clean energy projects in 24 states and local governments. This funding, part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, is aimed at improving energy efficiency, reducing climate pollution, and lowering overall energy use through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program.
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Biden-Harris Administration announces over $7 Million for clean domestic manufacturing
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the allocation of over $7.3 million from the Industrial Assessment Centers (IAC) Implementation Grants program to support 37 small- and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) across the United States. The funding, part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, aims to improve energy efficiency, reduce climate pollution, and strengthen domestic manufacturing.
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