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DOE Announces New Actions to Enhance America’s Global Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
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...
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DOE Announces Winners of 34th Annual National Science Bowl®
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...
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DOE Reduces Regulatory Hurdles For Energy Storage, Transmission, and Solar Projects
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...
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Biden-Harris Administration Takes Steps to Accelerate Electric Grid Modernization
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...
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Biden-Harris Administration Advances Offshore Wind Industry with New Report and Funding
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...
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $362 Million Loan to CelLink to Support Domestic Manufacturing of Key Electric Vehicle Supply Chain Components
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...
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U.S. Department of Energy Announces Final Rule to Propel Federal Buildings Toward Zero Emissions
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has taken a significant step towards reducing emissions from federal buildings by finalizing standards that aim to decrease emissions for new and renovated federal buildings across the nation. This move is expected to slash harmful carbon emissions by 2 million metric tons.In a statement, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm highlighted the administration's commitment to energy efficiency, stating, "The Biden-Harris Administration is practicing what we preach. Just as we are helping households and businesses across the nation...
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Biden-Harris Administration Invests Over $17 Million To Build Domestic Supply Chain for Critical Minerals and Materials
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced an investment of $17.5 million in four projects aimed at developing a domestic supply chain for critical minerals and materials. These projects, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will focus on reducing costs and environmental impacts of producing rare earths and other essential minerals from coal and its by-products.U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm emphasized the significance of this initiative, stating, “Imagine that: turning the byproducts from coal into a domestic source for the critical minerals...
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Improving Indoor Air Quality for Cancer Prevention
Americans spend approximately 90% of their time indoors, making it essential to ensure that the air they breathe in various indoor settings is safe. In a recent development, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Building America program has highlighted the significance of whole-house ventilation systems in reducing indoor air pollutants, some of which can contribute to cancer risk.The reports released by the DOE emphasize the importance of proper ventilation systems in lowering concentrations of harmful substances. According to the DOE, inadequate ventilation can lead to...
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Biden-Harris Administration Awards First State Funding and Announces Progress on Historic $8.8 Billion Home Energy Rebate Programs to Lower Utility Bills
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the approval of New York's funding application for the Home Energy Rebates under President Biden's Investing in America agenda. New York has been awarded an initial $158 million to implement its rebate program aimed at helping families save money on energy-efficient electric appliances. This marks the first state to receive funding under this program, which is part of an effort to lower home energy costs, address the climate crisis, and promote a clean energy economy.U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm...
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DOE announces $4B clean energy tax credit initiative
The United States Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Department of Treasury, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) jointly announced a $4 billion tax credit allocation under the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit (48C). With over 100 projects in its purview, this initiative is aimed at propelling domestic clean energy manufacturing and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions in industrial settings.
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DOE unveils $17 million for rare earth element projects
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced an allocation of over $17 million to three projects aimed at supporting the design and construction of facilities that produce rare earth elements and other critical minerals and materials from coal-based resources. The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), under the auspices of DOE’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM), will oversee these selected projects.
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Marine energy projects revealed by DOE
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the allocation of $6 million to two marine energy projects aimed at advancing tidal energy research, development, and demonstration. In addition, a community-led initiative focusing on river current energy research and development has secured substantial funding of $9.5 million.
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DOE allocates $1 million to Puerto Rico's energy resilience
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Economic Impact and Diversity (ED) has announced it has entered a two-year cooperative agreement worth $992,000 with the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC).
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DOE EM Teams Remove Over 1 Million Gallons of Water from Oak Ridge's Y-12 National Security Complex
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management (EM) recently disclosed that EM crews have successfully extracted over 1 million gallons of water from the basement of the Beta-1 building at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge. The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM), in collaboration with cleanup contractor UCOR, is conducting this water removal process as part of the preparations for the eventual demolition of the Manhattan Project-era Beta-1 building according to a press release.
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DOE EM enhanced facilities for safer depleted uranium conversion
U.S. Department of Energy's Environmental Management (EM) announced that facility enhancements had a significant positive impact on converting depleted uranium hexafluoride (DUF6) into more stable compounds according to a press release by EM.
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DOE reveals the Affordable Home Energy Shot™
The Department of Energy has introduced the Affordable Home Energy Shot™ initiative, aiming to advance clean energy solutions for affordable homes, reduce emissions, enhance resilience, and lower costs.
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DOE awards $30 million in clean energy funding
The U.S. Department of Energy announced that it's Office of State and Community Energy Programs has granted $30 million in clean energy funding through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program to 28 state, local, and Tribal governments. These grants support a diverse range of clean energy projects and programs tailored to the needs and goals of each recipient according to a press release.
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DOE EM contractor for liquid waste surpasses 10 million safe work hours at Savannah River site
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management (EM) revealed that the Liquid waste contractor Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) at the Savannah River Site (SRS) achieved over 10 million safe working hours, demonstrating the efficacy of their safety-first culture. This milestone reflects hours worked without any job-related injury or illness preventing an employee from returning to work the following day according to a press release.
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DOE awards $38 million in incentives to 66 hydro facilities nationwide
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) revealed that 66 hydro facilities across the nation will be granted over $38 million in incentive payments for their electricity generation and sales.