News about environmental regulations from various federal agencies, including the EPA, the CDC, the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Forest Service.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- U.S. Department of Energy Announces $20.2 Million in Projects to Advance Development of Mixed Algae for Biofuels and BioproductsProjects 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 Invests $6 Million to Design an Onshore/Offshore Carbon Dioxide Transport SystemFunding 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 RequestsA statement from the U.S. Department of Energy.
- DOE Re-opens Funding Opportunity, Making $500 Million Available to Build Out a Safe and Reliable National Carbon Transport NetworkThe 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 SectorFunding 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 MaterialsDOE 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 CentersFive 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 ProductsProjects Will Strengthen Responsible Domestic Supply Chains and Reduce Our Nation’s Reliance on Foreign Sources
- DOE Announces $100 Million for Pilot-scale Carbon ConversionFunding 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 ProductsProjects Will Help Develop Additional Markets for Carbon Dioxide-Based Alternatives
- DOE Announces Intent to Fund Pilot-Scale Projects That Convert Carbon Emissions into Value-Added ProductsFECM issued a notice of intent to provide funding for large-scale conversion of carbon emissions into environmentally responsible and economically valuable products
- 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
- 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