News and reports from the Department of Energy.

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a $50 million investment to support small- and medium-sized manufacturers in six states with significant automotive workforces. This initiative aims to help these suppliers adapt their manufacturing facilities for the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain, maintaining union jobs in traditional auto communities. The funding is part of the Department of Energy's (DOE) $2 billion Domestic Automotive Manufacturing Conversion Grant program, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $10 million in funding for Climate Resilience Centers (CRCs) across 10 states to support communities vulnerable to extreme climate effects. University-led research teams will utilize DOE national laboratories' modeling, data, and research capabilities tailored to their regions, focusing on predicting weather hazard risks to better prepare communities. This initiative is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Justice40 Initiative, aimed at ensuring all Americans benefit from scientific research.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced an allocation of $10.2 million for four projects aimed at advancing cost-effective and environmentally responsible processes to produce and refine critical minerals and materials within the United States. This funding, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is intended to develop new and alternative supplies from domestic resources, thereby reducing dependence on foreign sources.

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced nearly $85 million in funding to accelerate domestic heat pump manufacturing. The funds, part of the Investing in America agenda and authorized by President Biden through the Defense Production Act (DPA), aim to boost U.S. manufacturing, create clean energy jobs, and lower energy bills nationwide while enhancing national security.

In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $2.2 billion investment in the nation’s grid for eight projects across 18 states. The initiative aims to protect against extreme weather events, lower costs for communities, and increase grid capacity to meet growing demand from manufacturing and data centers. Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program, these projects will catalyze nearly $10 billion in public and private investments to bring...

On August 5, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced selections for the 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize and Grant, a $190 million investment aimed at improving energy efficiency in K-12 public schools. This initiative is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s Investing in America agenda.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.