March 10, 2025

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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