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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has published an analysis critical of the Environmental Protection Agency's proposal for new carbon-emission standards for coal- and natural gas-fired power plants. The analysis by the Chamber's Global Energy Institute determined the EPA used a flawed methodology in its cost-benefits calculations.
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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.
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U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm highlighted the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) efforts to showcase scalable and replicable clean energy models that will enhance the health and safety of K-12 schools in a statement on June 29.
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The U.S. Department of Energy has announced it is funding $135 million for projects designed to reduce carbon emissions in the industrial sector. The funding will support 40 selected projects in 21 states.
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Despite making up only 5% of the number of vehicles on the road, medium and heavy-duty trucks (MHDTs) are responsible for 30% of the carbon emissions in the transportation industry, and a new report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) said research spending is insufficient.
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The U.S. Department of Energy announced that the second cohort for the Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants of more than $77 million has been chosen.
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Projects in more than 13 states that address inclusion in the solar energy workforce have been selected for award negotiations for a $13.5 million U.S. Department of Energy funding program.
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Deadlines have been announced for programs through the U.S. Department of Energy that will invest in battery recycling, battery research and development and a battery recycling contest.
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The U.S. Department of Energy unveiled an $80 million grant program designed to empower small and medium-sized manufacturers in boosting energy efficiency and emissions reduction.
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The Biden-Harris administration recently unveiled the U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap, a comprehensive plan aimed at accelerating the production, processing, delivery, storage and utilization of clean hydrogen.
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U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), said in a statement that he was "stunned" it took as long as it did for the Biden administration to retract a multimillion-dollar grant from a Texas-based company with ties to China.
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The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) announced they are joining forces to co-host the Next Generation Electrochemistry (NGenE) workshop Monday through Friday.
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The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced $46 million for eight companies advancing fusion power plant designs and research.
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As the country struggles to find a balance between spending and creating more debt, national politicians are contending with arguments over how much funding to allot for a variety of services.
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The Functional Government Initiative (FGI) announced its decision to sue four federal agencies over records relating to the alleged plans of the Biden administration to ban new gas stoves.
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Clean energy projects for 18 American Indian and Alaska Native communities received $34 million from the U.S. Department of Energy.
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced it has commenced the application process for the Renew America's Nonprofits grant, offering funding to reduce energy usage in buildings owned and operated by 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
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The White House's Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) has published a blog post expanding on the new Digital Asset Mining Energy (DAME) excise tax, which is included in President Biden's proposed fiscal year 2024 budget.
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Twelve projects that will increase and improve the U.S.'s carbon-management capabilities are getting more than $250 million in federal funds.
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A cloud-based software company based in San Francisco, Calif., launched an initiative to help reduce carbon emissions associated with software development.