October 9, 2024

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

US Analyzing Iowa Storage Pilot as Potential Model
An agricultural hub in Iowa is the site of a battery storage project that the Energy Department thinks could become a template for other towns.
Senate Energy Committee Discusses Carbon Management
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee called attention to federal efforts to encourage emerging technologies aimed at carbon dioxide management.
Menezes Nomination Clears Senate Panel
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Tuesday approved Energy Under Secretary Mark Menezes' nomination as deputy secretary.
Murkowski, Manchin Offer Bipartisan Energy Bill
Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Joe Manchin unveiled their long-awaited American Energy Innovation Act, incorporating some 50 bills previously approved.
Overheard at gridCONNEXT 2019
A sense of urgency permeated much of the discussions at this year's gridCONNEXT, as speakers said the world is way behind on its decarbonization goals.
Danly, Brouillette Advance to Senate Floor
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted to advance James Danly as a FERC commissioner and Dan Brouillette as secretary of energy.
Brouillette Poised to Become Energy Secretary
Deputy Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette appeared on his way to taking over for Rick Perry after facing little questioning at his confirmation hearing.
Perry: No Progress on Coal, Nuke Supports
Energy Secretary Rick Perry hasn’t given up on his campaign for coal and nuclear generation, but he conceded he hasn’t made much progress either.
UPDATED: Mixed Reaction for ‘Resilience Incentives’
FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee’s suggestion that incentives may be needed to encourage investments in infrastructure security received a mixed reaction.
Senate Nuke Development Bill May Hinge on Waste Issue
A bipartisan Senate bill intended to speed development of advanced nuclear reactors appears to have broad support, but the plants' waste remains an issue.

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