Department of Energy
Recent News About Department of Energy
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DOE: $150 Million for Advancing Environmentally Responsible Critical Mineral Production
DOE Allocates $150 Million to Boost Environmentally Responsible Critical Mineral Production
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DOE: $15.5 billion allocated to facilitate a robust and equitable shift towards electric vehicles
DOE: $15.5 billion Allocated to Facilitate a Robust and Equitable Shift Towards Electric Vehicles
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Biden-Harris administration sends millions to states and tribal nations to strengthen grid
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the allocation of $125 million to nine states and five tribal nations as part of the seventh cohort of Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants.
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DOE: Three annual reports project growth in the wind power sector
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published three annual reports on Aug. 24 highlighting wind power's sustained growth and economic viability as an electricity source in the United States, according to a press release. The reports reveal that wind energy constituted 22% of newly installed electricity capacity in the country in 2022 with an investment of $12 billion and providing employment to over 125,000 individuals.
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U.S. Department of Energy announces $30 million in funding to strengthen domestic supply chain of rare earths
On Aug. 21, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that $30 million in funding has been allocated for efforts to lower the costs of domestic onshore extraction of rare earths and other vital minerals from coal-based resources, according to a press release. This effort seeks to bolster domestic supply of critical minerals while also reducing reliance on offshore supplies and creating jobs.
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DOE: Up To $1.2 Billion For Nation’s First Direct Air Capture Demonstrations in Texas and Louisiana
The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced up to $1.2 billion to propel the progress of two commercial-scale direct air capture facilities in Texas and Louisiana.
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DOE, U.S. said $37 million in funding to build research capacity, infrastructure, and expertise at institutions historically underrepresented institutions
The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced $37 million in funding for 52 projects aimed at enhancing research capacity, infrastructure and expertise at institutions historically underrepresented in DOE’s Office of Science portfolio.
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Granholm: Supporting scientists, researchers 'will ensure the United States remains at the forefront of scientific discovery'
The U.S. Department of Energy revealed 93 early-career scientists nationwide have been chosen to receive a total of $135 million in funding for their research.
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Granholm: 'Supporting America’s scientists and researchers early in their careers will ensure the United States remains at the forefront of scientific discovery'
On Aug. 4, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) revealed that 93 early-career scientists nationwide had been chosen to receive a total of $135 million in funding for their research encompassing diverse fields like artificial intelligence and astrophysics, according to a press release. These awardees, from 47 universities and 12 DOE National Laboratories throughout the United States, were introduced under the 2023 Early Career Research Program.
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Granholm: 'Every community deserves a strong and reliable energy grid that can deploy cleaner, cheaper power to homes and businesses, while keeping their lights on during extreme weather'
On Aug. 3, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) revealed that the fifth cohort of Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants will allocate a total of $34 million to two states and three tribal nations. Administered by DOE's Grid Deployment Office through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, these grants aim to enhance grid modernization and power sector reliability, mitigating the effects of climate-related extreme weather and natural disasters, according to a press release by the DOE.
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Granholm: New DOE efficiency standards will 'cut costs for working families' as well as greenhouse emissions
The U.S. Department of Energy announced three new energy efficiency actions, which will result in $1 billion in annual utility bill savings for Americans.
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Granholm: 'For too long Puerto Ricans have borne the burden of an unreliable grid'
The U.S. Department of Energy announced Puerto Rico will be granted more than $7.4 million through the Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants as part of President Joe Biden's Investing in America agenda.
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Granholm: 'President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is providing a historic opportunity'
On July 13, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy announced a $32 million funding initiative to support projects aimed at constructing facilities that extract rare earth elements and other crucial minerals and materials from domestic coal-based resources.
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Granholm: 'Cutting emissions from buildings across America and ensuring they’re more energy efficient are critical components of President Biden’s plan to tackle the climate crisis and create cleaner and healthier communities'
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on July 12 revealed a $90 million allocation of competitive grants to assist states, cities, tribes, and collaborating entities in adopting modernized energy codes for buildings. The funds aim to support the implementation of updated standards and practices for more energy-efficient construction according to a press release by the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Davis: 'Cohort of talented individuals is arriving at DOE during a pivotal time'
The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced nine new appointees from the Biden-Harris administration to join the department under Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm.
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DOE Secretary Granholm: 'Ensuring America is the global leader in the next generation of clean energy technologies requires all of us — government and industry.'
Last week, the U.S. Department of Energy announced its intent to invest up to $1 billion in a demand-side initiative called Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs).
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Granholm: 'Investing in America agenda has led to a surge of solar manufacturing announcements'
The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced $45 million to enhance domestic solar manufacturing.
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Granholm: 'Grants will help modernize the electric grid to reduce impacts of extreme weather'
The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced the selection of nine states and three Tribal nations for the third cohort of Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants, amounting to a combined $207.6 million.
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DOE's Granholm stresses importance of information freedom to develop 'technologies that will change the world'
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm has emphasized the necessity of openness, scrutiny and reexamination in fostering scientific advancements and innovation.
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Granholm: ‘Today’s funding will expand the reach of the Weatherization Assistance Program’
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm announced on June 27 that the newly allocated funding will extend the coverage of the Weatherization Assistance Program, benefiting additional low-income households and generating clean energy jobs.