News and reports from the Department of Energy.

At the recent G7 Ministerial Meeting on Climate, Energy and the Environment held in Turin, Italy, energy and climate leaders achieved consensus on several key actions. These actions underscore a unified commitment to advance clean energy transition, bolster global energy security, and set the stage for further efforts at this year's G20 and COP29 in Azerbaijan.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has revealed a preliminary list of 10 potential National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETCs) aimed at accelerating the development of transmission projects in critical areas. This effort is part of the Biden-Harris Administration's plan to enhance the electric grid's resilience and reliability.

The Department of Energy of the United States of America and the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Türkiye issued a joint statement on May 8, 2024, following a meeting between U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and Türkiye's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued its final interpretive guidance on the definition of "foreign entity of concern" (FEOC), aiming to restrict the participation of FEOCs in domestic battery supply chains and promote the growth of domestic battery materials processing and manufacturing.The guidance clarifies the criteria for identifying FEOCs, stating that an entity can be considered a FEOC if it meets specific conditions related to its ownership, control, or ties to covered nations. According to the guidance, an entity can be classified as a...

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced more than $26.9 million in funding to support clean energy projects in 37 state, local, and tribal governments. The grants are part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, aimed at upgrading public infrastructure and deploying cleaner, more affordable power while enhancing energy resilience.U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm emphasized the importance of energy-efficient upgrades, stating, "Energy efficient upgrades are a surefire way to bring down costs and shore up resiliency for communities across the...

The fourth meeting of the U.S.-U.K. Strategic Energy Dialogue (SED) took place today, with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Deputy Secretary David M. Turk and UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Andrew Bowie at the helm. This ongoing dialogue, established in 2021, aims to enhance cooperation on energy security, clean energy, and net-zero objectives between the two nations.During the meeting, both parties highlighted the collaborative efforts between the DOE and DESNZ on various energy topics such as offshore wind...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has finalized energy-efficiency standards for residential water heaters, aimed at saving American households approximately $7.6 billion annually on energy and water bills. These standards have received strong industry and stakeholder support and are set to have a significant impact on energy waste reduction and carbon pollution.According to U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm, the new standards will benefit American consumers by saving energy and money. She stated, "Almost every U.S. household has a water heater, and for too...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant investment of more than $78 million to support 19 clean energy projects across rural and remote communities in the United States. The funding, provided by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to drive down energy costs, enhance energy security, and promote local economic development while building climate-resilient communities.U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm highlighted the impact of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, stating, “President Biden’s...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has welcomed the release of National Security Memorandum 22 (NSM-22) on Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience, aimed at strengthening the role of Sector Risk Management Agencies (SRMAs) like DOE in leading risk management across energy systems.U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm emphasized the administration's commitment to addressing risks facing critical infrastructure, stating, "We refuse to turn a blind eye to any risks facing our critical infrastructure, and today’s announcement strengthens...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has taken significant steps to boost America's global leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) by announcing a series of initiatives aimed at promoting innovation, enhancing national security, and addressing the climate crisis. These actions are part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda and are aligned with the Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of AI.According to U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm, "Artificial intelligence can help crack the code on our toughest challenges...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the winners of the 34th National Science Bowl®, a nationwide academic competition that tests students' knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics. Students from Lexington High School in Massachusetts and BASIS Independent Bellevue in Washington emerged victorious in this prestigious competition.U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm congratulated the winning teams, stating, "Congratulations to the wonderfully brilliant minds from BASIS Independent Bellevue and Lexington High School for winning the 2024...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced significant revisions to its Environmental Review Rule, aimed at reducing costs and delays for key grid resilience and clean energy projects. The amendments focus on simplifying the environmental review process for certain energy storage systems, transmission line upgrades, and solar photovoltaic systems.In a statement, DOE highlighted its commitment to supporting the development of clean energy and infrastructure, stating, "DOE is taking these steps to reduce the cost and time for environmental analysis...

DOE Announces New Federal Permitting Rule To Slash Transmission Review Timelines in Half While Maintaining Integrity of the Environmental Review Process, New $331 Million Investment to Add More Than 2,000 Megawatts Across the Western U.S. GridWASHINGTON, D.C.— The Biden-Harris Administration unveiled a final transmission permitting reform rule and a new $331 million commitment to enhance grid capacity in the Western United States, marking a significant step towards a resilient, reliable, and modernized electric grid.John Podesta, Senior Advisor to the President for...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released its latest report in the Pathways to Commercial Liftoff series, highlighting the promising future of the U.S. offshore wind sector. According to the report, the industry is on track to create tens of thousands of new jobs and expand access to clean energy for millions of Americans, with a goal of deploying over 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2050.U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy David Turk emphasized the administration's commitment to offshore wind, stating, "Offshore wind is already powering over 100,000 American homes, and with the...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $362 million loan to CelLink Corporation (CelLink) to support the manufacturing of essential components for electric vehicles (EVs) at a new facility in Georgetown, Texas. The loan will help finance the production of flexible circuit wiring harnesses that are crucial for EV assembly, with the facility expected to create over 1,300 jobs.U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm highlighted the importance of domestic manufacturing of EV components, stating, "EV sales have quadrupled since President Biden took...