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Michelle Williams will transition early from deputy regional director with the Bureau of Reclamation to senior vice president and regional manager for the Western Area Power Administration's (WAPA’s) Sierra Nevada region on Nov. 6, the bureau said in an Aug. 24 press release.
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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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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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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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A May report by the North American Electric Reliability Council indicated several U.S. regions face risks of electricity supply shortfalls this summer during periods of more extreme conditions because of high demand forecasts and low wind and solar energy conditions.
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Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham wrote she is "not a fan" of the Biden administration's effort to promote wind farms off the Texas coast.
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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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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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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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The American Petroleum Institute (API) sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Aug. 1 urging the president to finalize a federal offshore leasing program.
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A vice president with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) issued a statement supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's decision to modify its proposed energy-efficiency rules for gas stoves.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced $45 million to enhance domestic solar manufacturing.
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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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U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm has emphasized the necessity of openness, scrutiny and reexamination in fostering scientific advancements and innovation.