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DOE

Energy Secretary Secures Mid-Atlantic Grid Ahead of Period of Hot Weather

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The U.S.?Department of Energy (DOE) today issued?an?emergency order to mitigate blackout risks in the Mid-Atlantic ahead of the forecasted hot weather conditions and expected
DOE

DOE’s Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office Invests $3.6 Million to Modernize America’s Coal-Fired Power...

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The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) today announced $3.6 million

Energy Subcommittee Advances Eight Bills to Safeguard American Families From Rising Electricity Costs

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Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a markup of eight bills. “Throughout this Congress, witnesses before our subcommittee have made things crystal clear: Our nation is in the midst of a concerning reliability crisis; Affordability challenges are straining household budgets; and our electric sector must meet the moment to ensure our country can compete and win in the next generation economy,
DOE

United States, Cyprus, Greece, Israel and Rice University To Establish Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center...

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U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today signed a Declaration of Intent (DOI) with the Minister of Energy, Commerce, and
EIA

EIA releases the Annual Energy Outlook 2026

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The Annual Energy Outlook 2026 (AEO2026) explores medium- and long-term alternative futures in the United States through 2050. AEO2026 enables the public to explore a suite of alternative pathways for our energy future depending on assumptions made about markets, technological breakthroughs,
EIA

EIA updates forecast amid continued Mideast disruption; will publish new energy security datasets

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The U.S. Energy Information Administration published its May Short-Term Energy Outlook, reflecting a continued disruption to
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla

Following Padilla Push, Bureau of Reclamation Announces $52 Million To Protect Hoover Dam Hydropower...

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Following pressure from U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee,
DOE

Energy Department to Invest $36 Million in Enhanced Oil Recovery Program at the University...

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The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) today announced the selection
NBI

New Buildings Institute Adopts New Strategic Plan

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New Buildings Institute (NBI) is proud to announce a new strategic plan for the 2027-2029 fiscal years. In a disruptive and dynamic time for the high-performance building industry and
Natural Resources

Securing Alaska Native Rights and Supporting Water Resources

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The Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on bills that will ensure Alaska Natives have the right to sell ivory artwork and articles of handicraft, maintain
DOE

Trump Administration Keeps Colorado Coal Plant Open to Ensure Affordable, Reliable and Secure Power...

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U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today issued an emergency order to keep a Colorado coal plant operational to ensure
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla

WATCH: Padilla Pushes to Lower Energy Costs and Stop Trump Administration’s Rule Punishing Clean...

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U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, spoke on the Senate floor to call
DOE

Energy Department Announces $171.5 Million To Expand U.S. Geothermal Energy

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a funding opportunity of $171.5 million to support next-generation geothermal field-scale tests for both electricity generation and
DOE

Energy Secretary Secures New England and Texas Grids Amid Winter Storm Fern

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The U.S. Department of Energy today issued two emergency orders to mitigate blackouts in New England and Texas during Winter Storm Fern. Issued pursuant to Section 202(c) of the
DOE

Energy Secretary Ensures Colorado Coal Plant Remains Open to Prevent Blackouts

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U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today issued an emergency order to keep a Colorado coal plant operational to ensure Americans have access to affordable, reliable, and secure
EPA

EPA Proposes Updated Groundwater Cleanup Plan for Radiation Technology Inc. Superfund Site

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing an updated cleanup plan for groundwater contamination at the
USDOJ

Secretary Rollins Intervenes to Protect Potter Valley’s Water Supply

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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins filed a notice to intervene in the Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project proceedings currently being considered by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This action will allow USDA to ensure that
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland

Strickland Secures $700K for Clean Water in Roy

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Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $700,000 in federal funding for the City of Roy’s Water Infrastructure Project. “Every community deserves access to clean water,” said Strickland. “Securing this federal funding will help hundreds of
DOE

Energy Department Announces $11 Million in Awards to Develop HALEU Transportation Packages

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $11 million in awards to five U.S. companies to develop and license
Natural Resources

Unleashing Water Resources in California’s Central Valley

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The Bureau of Reclamation signed a Record of Decision modifying the long-term operations of California’s Central Valley Project. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following

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Rep. Tlaib celebrates housing bill becoming law

The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which includes the Housing Our Communities Act introduced by Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), goes into effect tomorrow after President Donald Trump refused to sign it for 10 days. The Housing Our Communities Act will directly help our local communities increase the supply of affordable housing by providing federal grants to local, regional, and state governments to support development.