News about environmental regulations from various federal agencies, including the EPA, the CDC, the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Forest Service.
- DOE Announces Collaboration With Tribal Leaders To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Strengthen National Security DOE Announces Collaboration With Tribal Leaders To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Strengthen National Security
- DOE Forges Collaborative Partnerships With the Osage and Navajo Nations to Reduce Methane Emissions and other Environmental Impacts From Undocumented Oil and Gas Wells Program Will Advance Undocumented Orphaned Well Identification, Plugging, and Abandonment Efforts
- DOE and EPA Letter to European Commission Asking to Initiate Discussion on Regulatory Equivalence for Natural Gas DOE 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 $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
- U.S. Department of Energy Announces $7 Million to Advance High-Performance Computing for Energy Innovation The investment includes $4 million awarded to 10 projects across 8 states and a new $3.4 million funding opportunity.
- 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
- Following FERC Notices, U.S. Department of Energy Provides Clarity to Status of LNG Export Authorization Requests A statement from the U.S. Department of Energy.
- 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
- DOE and NNSA Advance Historic Effort to Harness AI National Security Mission The White House National Security Memorandum on Artificial Intelligence Marks Landmark Step to Galvanize Federal Government
- Biden-Harris Administration Delivers Nearly $474 Million in New Grid Resilience Funding to States and Tribes as Part of Investing in America Agenda Investing 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
- 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
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces $150 Million to Advance Net-Zero Projects at Federal Facilities, Saving Taxpayers Money Funding 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 AI DOE 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 Costs As 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
- 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 Costs Funding From the Investing in America Agenda Will Help Meet Demand for Critical Materials and Support a More Circular Domestic Battery Supply Chain
- U.S.-Republic of Korea Reach Provisional Agreement on Nuclear Cooperation U.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 Grid New Initiative Will Utilize Artificial Intelligence to Help Shorten Interconnection Application Process Timelines
- DOE Invests $518 Million to Strengthen Nation’s Infrastructure for Permanent, Safe Storage of Carbon Pollution Funding 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 Atmosphere Eleven 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 Site State 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
- DOE Invests $29 Million to Reduce Carbon EmissionsTwelve Projects Will Help Advance Carbon Dioxide Capture and Conversion Technologies
- DOE Releases Carbon Management Strategy, Outlining Steps to Enable These Technologies to Support a Net-Zero Emissions FutureThe Department Seeks Input to Ensure Planned Activities to Scale-Up Carbon Management Infrastructure are Enacted Responsibly and with Stakeholder Support
- Biden-Harris Administration Makes Final Purchase for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve - Secures 200 Million Barrels at a Good Deal for the American TaxpayerThe New Purchase of 2.4 Million Barrels Closes Out the Emergency Revenues from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Emergency Sales in 2022 that Calmed Global Markets and Protected American Businesses and Consumers with a Reliable Supply of Fuel.
- U.S. Department of Energy Releases New Report on Pathways to Commercial Liftoff for Sustainable Aviation FuelNew Report Identifies Key Strategies to Increase Production and Position the United States to Lead the Global SAF Economy by 2030
- Biden-Harris Administration Awards Over $17 Million to 61 Local and Territorial Governments to Support Community Clean Energy ProjectsGrants from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Fund Clean Energy Infrastructure Projects in Communities Ranging from Energy Workforce Development Programs, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, Recycling Projects
- U.S. Department of Energy Releases First-Ever Blueprint for a Clean and Competitive Industrial SectorDOE Releases First-Ever Blueprint for a Clean and Competitive Industrial Sector
- U.S. AI Safety Institute Establishes New U.S. Government Taskforce to Collaborate on Research and Testing of AI Models to Manage National Security Capabilities & RisksThe Testing Risks of AI for National Security (TRAINS) Taskforce brings together experts from Commerce, Defense, Energy, Homeland Security, NSA, and NIH to address national security concerns and strengthen American leadership in AI innovation
- U.S. Department of Energy Announces $31 Million to Build Research Capacity at Academic Institutions Across the United StatesFunding for Accelerated, Inclusive Research (FAIR) Initiative Will Bring New Performers, Including Minority Serving Institutions and Emerging Research Institutions, into the Office of Science Research Portfolio
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $71 Million to Continue Strengthening America's Auto Communities, Expanding Battery Recycling, and Modernizing ManufacturingPartnerships with State and Local Governments Continue to Bolster Domestic Supply Chains and Support the Nation’s Small- and Medium-sized Manufacturers, while Retaining Good-Paying Jobs for the American Workforce
- USACE Recognizes Small Business and Contracting ExcellenceThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recognized excellence in contracting and small business partnerships during an awards ceremony on Nov. 20 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Biden-Harris Administration Invests $5.5 Million to Develop New and Alternative Products Using our Nation’s Supplies of Critical Minerals and MaterialsThe Investing in America Agenda Continues to Strengthen Responsible Domestic Supply Chains and Reduce Our Nation’s Reliance on Foreign Sources
- DOE Announces $4 Million to Advance Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology for Clean, Low-Cost Hydrogen ProductionFunding will support research and development to expand the versatility and applicability of solid oxide fuel cell technology, with a focus on reversible solid oxide fuel cell systems
- USACE recognizes workforce in National Awards CeremonyThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recognized the accomplishments of many of its outstanding Civilians and Soldiers during a Nov. 13 awards ceremony held at USACE Headquarters in Washington D.C.
- DOE Announces $19.5 Million to Develop a Secure Domestic Supply Chain of Critical Minerals and MaterialsFunding Will Support Recovery and Production of Materials from Secondary and Unconventional Sources to Enable the Manufacturing of Clean Energy Technology Components and Equipment
- The Corps Environment – Fall 2024 edition now availableThe Fall 2024 edition of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition features ongoing projects and initiatives that are providing enduring environmental and economic benefits around the globe.
- 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 $162 Million Loan Guarantee to LongPath Technologies to Support Deployment of Methane Emissions Monitoring NetworkInvesting in America Agenda Supporting Buildout of a High-Frequency Methane Emissions Monitoring Network in U.S. Oil and Gas Production Basins—Helping Create Jobs while Preventing Harmful Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- 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 Four Contracts to Boost Domestic HALEU Supply and Reinforce America’s Nuclear Energy Leadership as Part of Investing in America AgendaSelected Companies Can Compete for Work to Provide Enrichment Services to Produce Fuel for Advanced Reactors to Strengthen America’s Energy and National Security While Helping Add More Clean, Reliable Carbon-Free Electricity to the Nation’s Grid
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces Additional $2 Billion to Protect the Grid Against Growing Threats of Extreme Weather, Expand Transmission38 Projects Across 42 States Will Upgrade Nearly 1,000 Miles of Transmission, Increase Grid Capacity for Growing Electricity Demand, and Deliver Thousands of Jobs As Part of the Investing in America Agenda
- La administración Biden-Harris anuncia una garantía de préstamo de más de 860 millones de dólares para apoyar la construcción de instalaciones solares y de almacenamiento en baterías en Puerto RicoLos fondos financiarán un proyecto solar y de almacenamiento en baterías para proporcionar electricidad limpia y asequible a Puerto Rico y mejorar la fiabilidad de la red eléctrica.
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces $900 Million to Build and Deploy Next-generation Nuclear TechnologiesInvesting in America Funding Will Help Catalyze Development of Generation III+ Light-Water Small Modular Reactors—Reinforcing America’s Nuclear Leadership While Helping the Economy Meet the Growing Demand for Clean, Reliable Electricity
- U.S. Department of Energy Statement on East Coast and Gulf Coast PortsU.S. Department of Energy Statement on East Coast and Gulf Coast Ports
- United States and Brazil Expand Clean Energy CooperationUnited States and Brazil Expand Clean Energy Cooperation
- Biden-Harris Administration Invests $1.5 Billion to Bolster the Nation's Electricity Grid and Deliver Affordable Electricity to Meet New Demands With Funding from the Investing in America Agenda, DOE Announces $1.5 Billion Transmission Investment to Improve Grid Reliability Across the Country
- Joint Statement Between the U.S. and Australia on the 2024 Ministerial Dialogue on Clean EnergyUnited States Secretary for Energy, Jennifer Granholm, and Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, held the second United States-Australia Ministerial Dialogue on Clean Energy on the margins of the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil on October 4, 2024.
- 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
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces California's Launch of First Phase of Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs to Help Lower Families' Utility BillsEligible California Homeowners and Multifamily Building Owners Can Use the Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs to Save Energy, Save Money on Energy-Efficient Upgrades, and Lower Housing Costs
- Biden Harris Administration Announces More Than $860 Million Loan Guarantee to Support Construction of Utility-scale Solar and Battery Storage in Puerto RicoFunding Will Finance Solar and Battery Storage Project to Deliver Affordable, Clean Electricity to Puerto Rico and Enhance Grid Reliability
- With bird’s-eye view, Army engineer researchers, Soldiers respond to Hurricane HeleneAs responders continue to help North Carolina communities devastated by Hurricane Helene, a team from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), headquartered in Vicksburg, Mississippi, is providing high-quality aerial imagery to guide recovery efforts.
- Biden-Harris Administration Bringing Back Clean Nuclear Energy, Creating Clean Energy Union Jobs Across the MidwestPresident Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Supporting and Creating Over 2,000 Clean Energy Jobs While Also Helping to Provide More Reliable, Affordable, Clean Baseload Power to Families and Businesses Across the Midwest
- U.S. Department of Energy Announces Nearly $44 Million for Clean Energy Planning and Deployment on Tribal Lands$18.8 Million Awarded to Six American Indian and Alaska Native Communities to Install Cost-Saving, Clean Energy Infrastructure with an Additional $25 Million in Funding Available for Future Planning and Development Projects on Tribal Lands
- DOE Announces Pilot Project to Calculate the Emissions Intensity of Certain Industrial ProductsThe U.S. Department of Energy announced today a pilot project to measure the greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity of certain industrial products
- U.S. Army Engineers gear up for AUSAU.S. Army Engineers are gearing up to showcase their support to the nation and the warfighter during the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting, Oct. 14 to 16, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
- DOE Announces $15 Million to Develop Innovative Systems for Clean Hydrogen ProductionFunding Will Support Technologies That Convert Biomass and Other Waste Materials Into an Affordable, Low-Carbon Fuel
- DOE Announces $15 Million to Reduce Methane Emissions From the Oil and Gas SectorProjects Will Help Characterize and Remediate Undocumented Orphaned Wells
- U.S. Department of Energy Invests $8.8 Million to Improve Hydrogen Turbine PerformanceEleven projects will develop advanced materials and components that can better manage and withstand the extreme environment generated during hydrogen combustion
- DOE Announces Over $127 Million to Advance Carbon Capture, Removal, and Conversion Test CentersFunding supports the establishment of test centers to cost-effectively research and evaluate carbon capture, removal, and conversion technologies in an industrial/utility environment
- DOE Announces $54.4 Million to Expand Portfolio of Carbon Management Technologies to Reduce Carbon EmissionsFunding Will Advance Diverse Approaches for Carbon Dioxide Capture, Transport, Conversion, and Storage
- U.S. Department of Energy Announces $52.5 Million to Catalyze Commercial Carbon Dioxide Removal TechnologyFunding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda will drive technology innovation and commercialization to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions
- Biden-Harris Administration Awards Nearly $17 Million to 23 State and Local Governments to Support Clean Energy Projects and ProgramsGrants From the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Fund Clean Energy Infrastructure Projects in Communities Ranging from Energy Audits and Studies to EV chargers and Solar-Plus-Storage
- Biden-Harris Administration Opens Largest Ever Funding Opportunity to Commercialize Innovative Wave Energy TechnologiesFunding Investment Will Advance Wave Energy to Provide Local, Affordable, and Clean Energy for U.S. Electric Grids, Coastal and Island Communities, and Offshore Work
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $3 Billion to Support America's Battery Manufacturing Sector, Create Over 12,000 Jobs, and Enhance National SecurityInvesting in America Agenda Will Generate $16 Billion in Total Investment to Onshore Critical Materials Like Lithium, Support Good-Paying Union Jobs Across the Battery Sector, and Enhance the Nation’s Economic Competitiveness
- Louisville District deploys debris team in support of Hurricane Helene recoverySubject matter experts with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville district are deploying to areas in North Carolina and Florida that were impacted by Hurricane Helene. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued mission assignments to USACE to provide technical assistance in planning and coordinating the scope of potential debris missions for affected areas in North Carolina.
- Biden-Harris Administration Invests $10 Million to Develop New and Alternative Supplies of Critical Minerals and MaterialsThe Investing in America Agenda Supports Innovative, Clean Energy Technologies to Strengthen Responsible Domestic Supply Chains and Reduce Our Nation’s Reliance on Foreign Sources
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces Maine’s Launch of First Phase of Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs to Help Lower Families’ Utility BillsEligible Maine Households Can Use the Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs to Save Energy, Save Money on Energy-Efficient Upgrades, and Lower Housing Costs
- Biden-Harris Administration Invests $1.5 Billion to Bolster the Nation's Electricity Grid and Deliver Affordable Electricity to Meet New DemandsWith Funding from the Investing in America Agenda, DOE Announces $1.5 Billion Transmission Investment to Improve Grid Reliability Across the Country.
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces Rhode Island's Launch of First Phase of Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs to Help Lower Families' Utility BillsEligible Rhode Island Households Can Use the Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs to Save Energy, Save Money on Energy-Efficient Electrical Upgrades, and Lower Housing Costs
- DOE Announces Better Buildings Initiative Progress Report, Highlights Nearly $22 Billion in Energy SavingsNew Report Recognizes Public and Private Sector Organizations Working with DOE to Demonstrate Proven Pathways to Combat the Climate Crisis
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces $90 Million to Accelerate Building Code Adoption and Save Americans MoneyInvesting in America Agenda is Lowering Energy Bills, Expanding Efficient Building Code Use, Making Buildings Safer in Extreme Weather, and Helping Tackle the Climate Crisis
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces $72.8 Million Loan Guarantee to Build Solar-Plus-Storage Microgrid on Tribal LandsInvesting in America Agenda Supporting Solar-Plus-Storage Microgrid on Tribal Lands of Viejas Band to Lower Energy Costs and Strengthen Tribal Energy Sovereignty
- U.S. Department of Energy Invests $44 Million to Provide Technical Assistance in Geologic Basins Targeted for Carbon StoragePartnerships Will Help Leverage Decades of Experience to Establish an Equitable and Environmentally Responsible Technical Assistance Program
- U.S. Department of Energy Announces Principles to Guide Excellence and Accountability in Carbon ManagementFECM released the final Responsible Carbon Management Initiative Principles under its Responsible Carbon Management Initiative. Principles will help to deploy successful projects that reduce pollution, create high-quality jobs, and improve transparency and accountability
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces $9 Million to Bolster Clean Domestic Manufacturing and Support Small-and Medium-Sized BusinessesFunding from the Investing in America Agenda Would Support 47 New Small-and Medium-Sized Manufacturers to Improve Energy Efficiency, Lower Costs, Increase Productivity, and Reduce Industrial Emissions
- Biden-Harris Administration Invests Additional $10 Million To Build Domestic Supply Chain for Critical Minerals and MaterialsFunding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Will Develop More Affordable, Sustainable Production Processes and Create Good-Paying Jobs in America’s Energy Communities
- U.S. Department of Energy Awards $138 Million to 91 Early Career ScientistsFunding for the Early Career Research Program (ECRP) Supports the Next Generation of America’s Scientific Workforce
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces $40 Million to Support a Domestic Solar Supply ChainFunding from the Investing in America Agenda will Boost Solar Manufacturing, Increase PV Recycling, and Help Develop New Markets for Solar Technologies