January 15, 2025

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

Walgreens Looks Beyond Buildings Milestone at DOE Summit
Walgreens is working on a smart buildings initiative to expand on the energy efficiency measures the company has implemented over the last decade.
Cybersecurity Top Concern at DOE Budget Hearing
Wednesday’s hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy focused on the recent Colonial Pipeline cyberattack.
Energy, Building Cybersecurity Top Concerns at DOE National Labs
Cybersecurity will be a critical challenge for grid-interactive buildings, according to the U.S. national laboratories.
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Glick Highlights FERC Role in Reforming Tx Development
Transmission will be key to unlocking benefits for consumers, FERC Chair Richard Glick said at the first session of PJM’s interconnection policy workshop.
Vineyard Wind
Biden Administration Marshaling Agencies in Push for 30 GW of Offshore Wind by 2030
The focus of the Business Network for Offshore Wind’s International Partnering Forum this year was the same as President Biden's: jobs.
DOE Kicks Off ‘L-Prize’ and More at Better Buildings Summit
Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Administrator Michael Regan announced several buildings initiatives during the Better Buildings and Better Plants Summit.
Transmission ITC Could Add 20 GW of New Capacity to Grid
The energy industry needs a federal investment tax credit specifically for transmission, according to a report by the American Council on Renewable Energy.
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Barrasso: Biden Climate Plan a Retread of Obama Failures
Sen. John Barrasso released a report attacking President Biden’s climate plan, citing the failures under President Obama.
House Appropriations
Granholm Lays Out DOE’s $46.2 Billion Budget
Energy Secretary Janet Granholm made an appearance at a House Appropriations Subcommittee to talk about the DOE's 2022 budget request.
Creation of a DOE ‘Foundation’ Seen as Key to Modernizing the Grid
One way to help the U.S. get to net-zero emissions would be the creation of a DOE “Foundation,” argued some participants of the second EnVision Forum.

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