News about environmental regulations from various federal agencies, including the EPA, the CDC, the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Forest Service.
- U.S. Department of Energy Announces $20.2 Million in Projects to Advance Development of Mixed Algae for Biofuels and Bioproducts Projects support research and development to convert algae, such as seaweeds and other wet waste feedstocks, into low-carbon fuels, chemicals and agricultural products that can decarbonize domestic transportation, industry, and communities.
- DOE Announces Intent to Fund Pilot-Scale Projects That Convert Carbon Emissions into Value-Added Products FECM issued a notice of intent to provide funding for large-scale conversion of carbon emissions into environmentally responsible and economically valuable products
- DOE Invests $6 Million to Design an Onshore/Offshore Carbon Dioxide Transport System Funding Opportunity has Re-opened for Additional Regional Transport Networks to Manage Carbon Emissions
- DOE Re-opens Funding Opportunity, Making $500 Million Available to Build Out a Safe and Reliable National Carbon Transport Network The funding opportunity will provide future growth grants under DOE’s Carbon Dioxide Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation program
- DOE and EPA Announce $850 Million to Reduce Methane Pollution from the Oil and Gas Sector Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Builds on Nearly 100 Cross-Government Actions That Are Sharply Reducing Methane Pollution in Support of Clean Air, Good Jobs, and Climate Action
- U.S. Department of Energy Invests $45 Million to Support Regional Consortia Focused on Securing Domestic Critical Minerals and Materials DOE announced $45 million in funding for six projects to create regional consortia to accelerate the development of critical mineral and materials supply chains including novel nonfuel carbon-based products from secondary and unconventional feedstocks.
- DOE Invests $101 Million to Establish Carbon Capture, Removal, and Conversion Test Centers Five projects will help establish test centers to cost-effectively research and evaluate technologies to capture and convert carbon dioxide into products from utility and industrial sources or remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
- DOE Invests Over $32 Million to Increase Efficiency of U.S. Critical Minerals Production Through the Co-Manufacture of Value-Added Products Projects Will Strengthen Responsible Domestic Supply Chains and Reduce Our Nation’s Reliance on Foreign Sources
- DOE Announces $100 Million for Pilot-scale Carbon Conversion Funding will Enable the Manufacture of More Sustainable Products With Long-Term Potential for Lower Costs and Superior Performance
- DOE Invests Nearly $14 Million to Advance Technologies that Transform Carbon Emissions into Valuable Products Projects Will Help Develop Additional Markets for Carbon Dioxide-Based Alternatives
- U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright Announces Key Senior Staff Appointments Today, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced key appointments to the Department’s senior leadership team, naming experienced professionals who will lead efforts to advance President Trump’s energy agenda.
- Secretary Wright Acts to “Unleash Golden Era of American Energy Dominance” U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright signed his first Secretarial Order today directing the Department of Energy to take immediate action to unleash American Energy in accordance with President Trump’s executive orders.
- Statement from Energy Secretary Chris Wright U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright released a statement after being sworn in as the 17th Secretary of Energy.
- ICYMI: What Energy Experts are Saying About President Trump Restoring LNG Exports The Department of Energy announced earlier this week it ended the Biden administration's pause on Liquefied Natural Gas export permits and was returning the department to regular order.
- U.S. Department of Energy Reverses Biden LNG Pause, Restores Trump Energy Dominance Agenda The U.S. Department of Energy, effective today, is ending the Liquefied Natural Gas pause, and returning to regular order.
- Secretary Wright Meets with Crown Prince of Jordan Secretary of Energy Chris Wright met with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan at the Department of Energy’s headquarters in Washington.
- WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Secretary Wright Poised to Unleash American Energy Dominance Secretary Wright’s confirmation has been met with widespread praise from policymakers, industry leaders, and trade associations and others.
- Energy Department Acts to Lower Prices and Increase Consumer Choice with Household Appliances Led by President Donald Trump, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today announced the Department of Energy will postpone the implementation of seven of the Biden-Harris administration’s restrictive mandates on home appliances.
- Secretary Wright Issues First LNG Export Approval for Commonwealth LNG U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today joined President Trump to announce a new export authorization for the Commonwealth LNG project proposed for Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
- U.S. Department of Energy Recognizes National Black History Month, 2025 U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright released a statement in recognition of National Black History Month – February 2025.
- Department of Energy Shares Applicant Self-Disclosed Projects Receiving Clean Energy Manufacturing Investments in America’s Industrial and Energy Communities President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Supports New Projects to Enhance Energy Security with Nuclear Fuel Fabrication, Grid Transformers, and Processing Critical Minerals, Helping Revitalize Local Economies with Energy Jobs
- U.S. Department of Energy Announces Selectees for $107 Million Fusion Innovation Research Engine Collaboratives, and Progress in Milestone Program Inspired by NASANew Awards from DOE Will Support Acceleration of Commercial Fusion Energy Toward Viability
- Signing of the Settlement Agreement between Westinghouse, Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), and Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power (KHNP)A Statement by U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm
- DOE and NNSA Advance Historic Effort to Harness AI National Security MissionThe White House National Security Memorandum on Artificial Intelligence Marks Landmark Step to Galvanize Federal Government
- DOE Announces 2024 Clean Energy Education and Empowerment AwardeesDOE Recognizes Nine Leaders for their Outstanding Achievements in Tackling the Biggest Challenges Facing our Transition to a Clean Energy Future
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $430 Million to Accelerate Domestic Clean Energy Manufacturing in Former Coal CommunitiesFunding from the Investing in America Agenda Continues to Boost U.S. Manufacturing, Strengthen Domestic Clean Energy Supply Chains, Cut Pollution, and Create Thousands of Good-Paying Jobs in Energy Communities
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces $150 Million to Advance Net-Zero Projects at Federal Facilities, Saving Taxpayers MoneyFunding from Investing in America Will Support 67 Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Projects at Federal Facilities, Saving Taxpayers $41 Million Annually While Cutting Carbon Pollution
- DOE and Commerce Department Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of AIDOE and Commerce Department Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of AI
- DOE Announces New Tools Making it Easier for Home Contractors to Install Energy Saving Appliances and Lower CostsAs More Americans Seek Home Energy Upgrades, New DOE Resources Will Enable Easier Access to the Historic Money Saving Incentives Provided by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America Agenda
- DOE Announces Collaboration With Tribal Leaders To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Strengthen National SecurityDOE Announces Collaboration With Tribal Leaders To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Strengthen National Security
- U.S.-Republic of Korea Reach Provisional Agreement on Nuclear CooperationU.S.-Republic of Korea Reach Provisional Agreement on Nuclear Cooperation
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces $30 Million to Ease Interconnection Backlog, Deliver More Energy Supply on America’s Power GridNew Initiative Will Utilize Artificial Intelligence to Help Shorten Interconnection Application Process Timelines
- Readout of Energy Secretary Granholm and Deputy Secretary Turk’s Conversation with Electricity Sector Leaders About Hurricane Helene ResponseReadout of Energy Secretary Granholm and Deputy Secretary Turk’s Conversation with Electricity Sector Leaders About Hurricane Helene Response
- Annual FUSRAP report available onlineThe Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024 is now available online.
- Following FERC Notices, U.S. Department of Energy Provides Clarity to Status of LNG Export Authorization RequestsA statement from the U.S. Department of Energy.
- Biden-Harris Administration Delivers Nearly $474 Million in New Grid Resilience Funding to States and Tribes as Part of Investing in America AgendaInvesting in America Agenda Continues Efforts to Modernize Electric Grid To Deliver Reliable, Clean, and Affordable Energy Across the Country, in 5 Territories and Among 254 Tribal Nations
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces Colorado's Launch of First Phase of Federal Home Energy Rebates Programs to Help Lower Families' Utility Bills Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs Can Help Eligible Colorado Households Save Energy, Save Money on Energy-Efficient Upgrades
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $45 Million to Slash Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling CostsFunding From the Investing in America Agenda Will Help Meet Demand for Critical Materials and Support a More Circular Domestic Battery Supply Chain
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kicks Off Year Long Celebration of 250 Years of Service to the NationThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is highlighting it 250 years of service to the nation by celebrating its birthday throughout 2025. USACE was established on June 16, 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized the first Chief Engineer to oversee the construction of fortifications and other military infrastructure.
- Construction Management Innovation Office launches strategy for digital advancementIn November, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Construction Management Innovation Office (CMIO) launched a new digital advancement strategy which focuses on training, tools, and technical resources across the organization.
- DOE and EPA Letter to European Commission Asking to Initiate Discussion on Regulatory Equivalence for Natural GasDOE and the EPA co-signed a letter addressed to European Commission Director-General for Energy Juul Jorgensen, requesting determination of “equivalency” for US exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe.
- U.S. Department of Energy Announces $7 Million to Advance High-Performance Computing for Energy InnovationThe investment includes $4 million awarded to 10 projects across 8 states and a new $3.4 million funding opportunity.
- Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Presented the Army Engineer Regiment’s highest awardThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers bestowed one of its highest awards to the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works in a ceremony held at its headquarters today.
- State of Washington, federal agencies finalize agreement on future of tank waste cleanup at Hanford SiteAmendments to cleanup agreements finalized following public input process.
- DOE Forges Collaborative Partnerships With the Osage and Navajo Nations to Reduce Methane Emissions and other Environmental Impacts From Undocumented Oil and Gas WellsProgram Will Advance Undocumented Orphaned Well Identification, Plugging, and Abandonment Efforts
- DOE Invests $518 Million to Strengthen Nation’s Infrastructure for Permanent, Safe Storage of Carbon PollutionFunding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Supports Projects Across 19 States to Slash Harmful Carbon Dioxide Emissions, Deliver High-Quality Local Jobs
- DOE Invests $58 Million to Tackle Climate Change by Removing Carbon From the AtmosphereEleven Projects Will Support Pilot-Scale Testing of Advanced Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies
- State and federal agencies respond to public comments, move forward on plans for cleaning up tank waste at Hanford SiteState and federal agencies responded today to public comments received and are moving forward on revised plans for treating and disposing of millions of gallons of radioactive and hazardous waste.
- Impact of USACE R&D continues to make historyFor the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, innovation at every level is critically important to delivering on the historic mission requirements of today and preparing for the unknown engineering challenges of tomorrow. To recognize the importance and global impact of research and development across the enterprise, USACE has released the FY24 USACE R&D Annual Report.
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $27 Million to Catalyze the Clean Energy Workforce as Part of Investing in America AgendaFunding from the Investing in America Agenda will Continue to Fuel the Growth of Energy Efficiency Jobs Adding to the 2.2M Employed in the Energy Efficiency Workforce