January 15, 2025

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

Biden Admin Announces New Tx Expansion Measures
The U.S. DOT issued guidance on working with its state counterparts to facilitate the use of existing highway rights of way for building transmission lines.
DOE to Support Clean Grid Resilience in Remote Locales
The Department of Energy announced that it will work with 11 remote and island communities to strengthen energy infrastructure and reduce outage risks.
US Lags Small Countries on Climate Innovation
The second day of President Biden’s virtual Leaders Summit on Climate highlighted the technological innovations other, smaller countries have achieved.
Carbon Capture, Nuclear Needed for Climate Goals, Expert Says
The Brookings Institute's Samantha Gross says controversial energy sources, such as nuclear, are needed to meet climate goals.
Colorado Net-zero Home Wins Solar Decathlon
A net-zero home designed and built for one of the coldest climates in the contiguous U.S. was named first-place winner of DOE’s 2021 Solar Decathlon.
Panelists Urge Inclusive Approach to FERC’s OPP
FERC heard from affected communities, landowners, consumer advocates and others on how to set up its new Office of Public Participation.
Small Nukes Proposed for Washington Hanford Site
Two new nuclear plants have been proposed as neighbors to the Pacific Northwest’s only commercial reactor on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington.
NACFE
DOE Offers $100M for Electrification of Heavy Trucks
The DOE said transportation accounts for the largest share of the nation's GHG emissions and must be significantly reduced to reach net zero by 2050.
FERC Rejects GreenHat Arguments in Shell Case
FERC rejected GreenHat Energy's arguments in a rehearing request on its contract dispute with Shell Energy.
Solar Decathlon Trains Next Generation of Green Architects
The Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon, virtual this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, is showcasing nine net-zero homes designed by students.

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