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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the allocation of $27 million in financial and technical assistance to 40 partner teams comprising states, local governments, and Tribes. The funding is provided through the Energy Future Grants (EFG) Program, which aims to support multijurisdictional partnership efforts to foster clean energy programs that enhance affordability, access, and opportunities.
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Resources for the Future (RFF), in collaboration with the Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) and the Bezos Earth Fund, has initiated a program to enhance economic resilience in U.S. regions that heavily rely on fossil fuels. The initiative, dubbed Resilient Energy Economies (REE), is a multi-year project that aims to fund economic research and foster a community of scholars, policymakers, and economic development practitioners.
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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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The Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) has lauded the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) for selecting Century Aluminum's proposal for a new primary aluminum smelter. The proposed construction site for the smelter is in the Mississippi River Basin, with Kentucky being the preferred location.
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced an allocation of up to $22 million aimed at enhancing processes related to the planning, siting, and permitting of large-scale renewable energy facilities. The Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) program is designed to assist local governments and communities in planning for large-scale renewable energy projects, with a second round of funding in the pipeline.
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has earmarked $6 billion to support 33 projects across more than 20 states, with the goal of decarbonizing energy-intensive industries and reducing industrial greenhouse gas emissions. The DOE anticipates that these efforts will lead to a reduction of over 14 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions annually.
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The Biden-Harris administration announced the release of the National-Zero Emission Freight Corridor Strategy. The strategy, according to Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, will alter freight transportation while it assists American communities and preserves the environment.
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The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) has urged Congress to swiftly introduce and pass legislation for energy infrastructure permitting reforms. The association maintains that additional pipeline infrastructure is necessary to meet the nation's energy objectives, but the permitting process can hinder projects.
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $425 million funding initiative, the Advanced Manufacturing and Recycling Grant Program, designed to support small and medium-sized manufacturers. The program is specifically aimed at communities in current and former coal regions, with the goal of promoting the production and recycling of clean energy products while encouraging decarbonization efforts at manufacturing sites.
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The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and the Department of the Air Force (DAF) have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) to investigate optimal practices for joint energy resilience planning between DAF installations and EEI member companies.