Jennifer M. Granholm
Recent News About Jennifer M. Granholm
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DOE secures deal on strategic petroleum reserve purchase amid global supply concerns
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the completion of a significant acquisition for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), securing 200 million barrels of crude oil at an average price of $74.75 per barrel.
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DOE collaborates with tribes on carbon management
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the establishment of the Tribal Fossil Energy and Carbon Management Working Group, which will be managed by the DOE’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM).
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Biden-Harris Administration allocates $44.8M to cut EV battery recycling costs
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant funding initiative aimed at reducing the costs associated with recycling electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
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DOE introduces resources aiding contractors with installing energy-saving appliances
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has introduced new resources to assist American households and home energy efficiency contractors in accessing federal tax credits for home upgrades, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in...
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Biden-Harris Administration launches home energy rebate program in Colorado
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the launch of Colorado's first phase of the federal Home Energy Rebate programs.
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DOE collaborates with DOC on advancing safe development of artificial intelligence
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), have announced a memorandum of understanding signed earlier this year to work together on safety...
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Biden-Harris administration allocates funds for net-zero federal facility projects
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant investment of $149.87 million for energy conservation and clean energy projects at federal facilities.
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Biden-Harris administration announces new funding for grid resilience
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the allocation of $473.6 million in fiscal year 2024 Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants.
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Biden-Harris administration allocates over $27M for clean energy workforce development
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant funding initiative aimed at boosting the clean energy workforce. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs has selected participants for the Energy Auditor Training (EAT) Grant Program, which is funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This program will allocate up to $27.98 million to 15 State Energy Offices and the American Samoa Territorial Energy Office to enhance the green building workforce and support national energy efficiency improvements.
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Biden-Harris Administration backs LongPath with $162M for methane monitoring
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a $162.4 million loan guarantee to LongPath Technologies, Inc., through the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office. This initiative is part of the administration's broader Investing in America agenda and is backed by the Inflation Reduction Act. The funds will support the construction and installation of over 1,000 remote monitoring towers as part of a real-time methane emissions monitoring network across major U.S. oil and gas production regions.
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Department of Energy announces recipients of 2024 C3E awards
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the winners of the 2024 Clean Energy Education & Empowerment (C3E) Awards, recognizing nine women for their leadership and achievements in the clean energy sector. The C3E Initiative, now in its 13th year, is a collaborative effort by the DOE with institutions such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Energy Initiative, Stanford University’s Precourt Institute for Energy, and Arizona State University's Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory.
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Loan guarantee supports new solar facilities in Puerto Rico
The Biden-Harris administration has announced a significant loan guarantee to support the development of solar and energy storage facilities in Puerto Rico. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through its Loan Programs Office (LPO), is providing a $861.3 million loan guarantee for the construction of two photovoltaic solar facilities equipped with battery storage and two standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the municipalities of Guayama and Salinas.
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Biden-Harris administration allocates $2 billion for power grid resilience projects
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced an allocation of nearly $2 billion for 38 projects aimed at enhancing the resilience of the U.S. power grid against extreme weather threats. This initiative, part of the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program, will increase grid capacity by over 7.5 gigawatts and support approximately 6,000 jobs.
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Biden-Harris Administration awards contracts to boost domestic nuclear fuel supply
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the selection of four companies to provide enrichment services aimed at establishing a U.S. supply of high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU). This move is part of the administration's Investing in America agenda, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, and aims to strengthen America's domestic HALEU supply chain. The initiative supports advanced reactor technologies, creates new jobs, and reinforces America's leadership in the nuclear industry.
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Biden-Harris Administration opens $900M fund for new nuclear technology deployment
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the opening of applications for up to $900 million in funding to support the deployment of Generation III+ small modular reactor (SMR) technologies. This initiative is part of the administration's Investing in America agenda and aims to advance nuclear technology across the United States.
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Loan guarantee supports solar projects in Puerto Rico
The Biden-Harris administration has announced a significant step in advancing clean energy initiatives with the approval of an $861.3 million loan guarantee by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This financial backing, facilitated through the Loan Programs Office (LPO), is designated for constructing two solar photovoltaic farms and two standalone battery energy storage systems in Puerto Rico's Guayama and Salinas municipalities.