News and reports from the Department of Energy.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released new Supply Chain Cybersecurity Principles, developed in collaboration with Idaho National Laboratory. These principles establish best practices for cybersecurity throughout the supply chain that supports energy infrastructure. Designed for both manufacturers and end users, the principles aim to strengthen key technologies used to manage and operate electricity, oil, and natural gas systems globally.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a Notice of Intent to allocate up to $900 million to support the initial deployments of Generation III+ Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technologies in the United States. This funding, partially enabled by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to strengthen the domestic nuclear industry and stimulate further reactor projects crucial for achieving national clean energy and climate objectives.

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced $45 million in awards to five states and the District of Columbia to establish Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Funds. This funding, part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, is sourced from the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant (RLF) Program under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The program aims to provide loans and grants for energy efficiency audits, upgrades, and retrofits.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) marked the two-year anniversary of the Biden-Harris Administration's launch of the U.S. Bold Decadal Vision for Commercial Fusion Energy with the release of the DOE Fusion Energy Strategy 2024 and an event at the White House co-hosted by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the first proposed projects under its Cleanup to Clean Energy initiative, an effort to repurpose parts of DOE-owned lands for clean-energy generation. The selected projects are located within the 890-square-mile Idaho National Laboratory (INL) site and aim to produce 400 megawatts (MW) of solar power, sufficient to power 70,000 homes.

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced that New York is the first state to launch the Home Energy Rebates program, a key component of the Inflation Reduction Act. This initiative aims to provide efficiency and clean energy upgrades for low- and middle-income families, helping them save on utility bills.

On May 29, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the allocation of $12.1 million to support energy efficiency and clean energy projects in three states and 14 local governments. This funding is part of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Senior Advisor for International Climate Policy John Podesta, National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard, and National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi announced the publication of a Joint Statement of Policy and new Principles for Responsible Participation in Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCMs). These markets have the potential to channel private capital to drive decarbonization efforts.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced 24 semifinalists for the Carbon Dioxide Removal Purchase Pilot Prize, part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. These semifinalists will receive a total of $1.2 million to advance their carbon dioxide removal technologies. Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this initiative allows companies to compete for delivering carbon dioxide removal credits directly to DOE.

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced $25 million in funding aimed at reducing home energy costs for American families. This initiative, part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, will support 13 projects under the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). The funding is sourced from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and aligns with the Justice40 Initiative, which seeks to ensure that 40% of certain federal investments benefit disadvantaged communities.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Petroleum Reserves announced today a solicitation for the sale and liquidation of 1 million barrels (42 million gallons) of gasoline from the Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve (NGSR). This measure aims to impact gasoline prices positively as Americans begin their summer travel.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the appointment of eight new members to its team, under the Biden-Harris Administration. These individuals will be working closely with U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm in addressing climate change and aiding the United States in achieving President Biden’s ambitious clean energy goals.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $71 million investment to advance American solar manufacturing and development, as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The funds, which include $16 million from the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will be directed towards research, development, and demonstration projects aimed at expanding the network of domestic manufacturers across the U.S. solar energy supply chain.

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced an investment of $71 million, including $16 million from the President's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to boost the US solar energy supply chain and open new markets for solar technologies. The funding will support 18 projects across 10 states.

Yesterday, President Joseph R. Biden enacted H.R.1042, the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act, effectively banning the importation of Russian uranium and marking a significant shift in the U.S.'s reliance on foreign nuclear fuel sources. This move is aimed at bolstering domestic nuclear fuel production by unlocking $2.72 billion recently appropriated by Congress to expand domestic uranium enrichment and conversion capacity.