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Securing Alaska Native Rights and Supporting Water Resources
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
Trump Administration Keeps Colorado Coal Plant Open to Ensure Affordable, Reliable and Secure Power...
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today issued an emergency order to keep a Colorado coal plant operational to ensure
WATCH: Padilla Pushes to Lower Energy Costs and Stop Trump Administration’s Rule Punishing Clean...
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, spoke on the Senate floor to call
Energy Department Announces $171.5 Million To Expand U.S. Geothermal Energy
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
Energy Secretary Secures New England and Texas Grids Amid Winter Storm Fern
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
Energy Secretary Ensures Colorado Coal Plant Remains Open to Prevent Blackouts
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 Proposes Updated Groundwater Cleanup Plan for Radiation Technology Inc. Superfund Site
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing an updated cleanup plan for groundwater contamination at the
Secretary Rollins Intervenes to Protect Potter Valley’s Water Supply
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
Strickland Secures $700K for Clean Water in Roy
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
Energy Department Announces $11 Million in Awards to Develop HALEU Transportation Packages
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $11 million in awards to five U.S. companies to develop and license
Unleashing Water Resources in California’s Central Valley
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
GWRCCC Completes Five-Year Electrification Project to Expand EV Access Across Mid-Atlantic
The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC), in collaboration with over 25 partners, has successfully completed a five-year Mid-Atlantic Electrification Project (MAEP) awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy. The multi-million initiative aimed to establish a comprehensive regional electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem across the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Why Proper Setup Matters for Long-Term Energy Efficiency
Ensuring that every home system is installed and maintained according to best practices pays off with lower utility bills and a more comfortable environment year-round. Attention to detail during setup prevents inefficiencies and unnecessary repairs over time, maximizing the value of every energy dollar spent.
Energy Department Announces $100 Million to Restore America’s Coal Plants
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for up to $100 million in federal funding to refurbish and modernize the nation’s existing coal
Heinrich Emphasizes Need to Safeguard National Historic Preservation Act to Protect America’s Public Lands,...
In his opening statement at a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on the National Historic Preservation Act, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), the Committee’s Ranking Member, emphasized the importance of protecting America’s public lands by preserving opportunities for communities to have a voice in permitting decisions.
Energy Department Announces Fusion Science and Technology Roadmap to Accelerate Commercial Fusion Power
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released its Fusion Science and Technology (FS&T) Roadmap, a national strategy to
EIA expects U.S. household heating costs will vary based on retail prices of different...
In its 2025 Winter Fuels Outlook, EIA forecasts U.S. households heated by natural gas will pay about the same to heat their homes as they did last winter. On average, EIA expects households heated by electricity to pay more to heat their homes
Ranking Member Heinrich, Vice Chair Murray, 35 Senators Demand Trump Administration Restore $8 Billion...
Senators to Trump Administration officials: “Satisfying the President’s desire for political revenge and intimidation is not a
Larson Demands Trump Officials Reinstate Canceled Projects to Lower Energy Costs
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) demanded U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright immediately reinstate funding for clean energy projects canceled by the Trump White House as political
Energy Department Announces Termination of 223 Projects, Saving Over $7.5 Billion
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the termination of 321 financial awards supporting 223 projects, resulting in a savings of approximately $7.56 billion dollars for
