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 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 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 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 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
- 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.
- DOE Removes Barriers to the Use of LNG as a Marine Fuel with Order to JAX LNG The Department of Energy today announced an order that removes barriers for the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as marine fuel to power vessels.
- DOE Issues Export Approval to Golden Pass LNG, Accelerating President Trump's Pledge to Restore American Energy Dominance U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright approved an LNG export permit extension for Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC, currently under construction in Sabine Pass, Texas.
- DOE Issues Extension to Delfin LNG Project U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today approved a liquefied natural gas export permit extension for Delfin LNG LLC, granting additional time to commence exports from the project proposed for offshore Louisiana.
- Secretary Wright Signs Export Authorization for Venture Global CP2 LNG U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today approved a liquefied natural gas export authorization to the Venture Global CP2 LNG export project proposed for Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
- ICYMI: Secretaries Wright and Burgum Join American Energy Workers in Applauding President Trump’s Leadership & Historic Investment in American Energy Infrastructure U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum joined more than a thousand American energy workers at Venture Global’s Plaquemine LNG Export facility to highlight the impacts of President Trump’s energy agenda.
- Secretary Wright to Deliver CERAWeek Keynote Address in Houston U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright will deliver keynote remarks at the 43rd annual CERAWeek by S&P Global on Monday, March 10, 2025.
- Secretary of Energy Chris Wright Delivers Keynote Remarks at CERAWeek 2025 U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright delivered remarks today at the 43rd annual CERAWeek by S&P Global, outlining the administration’s and Energy Department’s commitment to expanding the production of affordable, reliable and secure American energy.
- ICYMI: Secretary Wright Powers up American Energy at CERAWeek & the Houston Rodeo U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright just wrapped up his first visit to Houston, Texas as the 17th U.S. Secretary of Energy, where he delivered a keynote address at CERAWeek 2025 and participated in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
- DOE Approves Loan Disbursement for Palisades Nuclear Plant U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright today announced the release of the second loan disbursement to Holtec for the Palisades Nuclear Plant.
- ICYMI: WSJ: Thanks to Trump Administration, We Now Know the Truth About LNG’s Benefits Excerpt from a Wall Street Journal opinion piece originally printed on March 20th, 2025.
- Energy Department Advances Efforts to Lower Costs and Increase Consumer Choice U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today announced the Department of Energy (DOE) has further postponed the implementation of three of the Biden-Harris administration’s restrictive mandates on home appliances.
- Secretary Wright Acts to Remove Red Tape, Accelerate Mission Execution at America’s National Weapons and Science Labs U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today announced new actions to ease burdensome permitting rules and regulations for construction projects at the Department’s 17 National Labs.
- Secretaries Wright & Burgum to Deliver Remarks at Louisiana LNG Export FacilityU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum will travel to give remarks and tour Venture Global’s Plaquemines LNG export facility in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.
- Statement From Energy Secretary Chris Wright on President Trump’s Joint Address to CongressU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright released the following statement after President Trump's joint address to Congress.
- 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
- Secretary Wright Leads AI Collaboration Event from Oak Ridge National LabStatement released after the launch of an AI collaboration session involving more than 1,000 Energy Department scientists and OpenAI employees.
- Deadline Extension: $25 Million Tribal Energy Funding OpportunityThe Office of Indian Energy is extending the deadline of the Tribal Energy Planning and Development – 2025 funding opportunity to March 20, 2025.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Double Duty: Chris Stewarts’ Service in and out of UniformChris "CJ" Stewart seamlessly balances his dual roles as a federal civilian logistics management specialist and an Army Reservist. Serving within the Resource Integration Division (RID) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Logistics Activity (ULA), Stewart's civilian duties involve assessing logistics through the Command Logistics Review Program (CLRP). Simultaneously, as a Motor Transport Operator (88M) in the Army Reserves, his military focus is also squarely on logistics. Stewart recently completed a year-long activation based in Poland, where his mission involved deterring, defending against, and potentially defeating adversarial aggression. His logistical support stretched across multiple countries, including Poland, Croatia,…
- U.S. Department of Energy Recognizes National Black History Month, 2025U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright released a statement in recognition of National Black History Month – February 2025.
- Secretary Wright Emphasizes Importance of AI Leadership, Nuclear Modernization in Visit to Los Alamos and SandiaSecretary Wright released the following statement after visiting Los Alamos National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico.
- Energy Department Acts to Lower Prices and Increase Consumer Choice with Household AppliancesLed 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.
- USACE Aviation Program Office: Enhancing Efficiency and Compliance in UAS OperationsThe United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Aviation Program Office (APO) plays a pivotal role in advancing crewed and uncrewed aviation missions across the organization. Established to meet the growing demands of Civil Works, Emergency Response, and Combatant Command operations, the APO serves as the central aviation authority for USACE, ensuring the safe, legal, and efficient operation of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS).
- Secretary Wright Meets with Crown Prince of JordanSecretary 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 DominanceSecretary Wright’s confirmation has been met with widespread praise from policymakers, industry leaders, and trade associations and others.
- U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright Announces Key Senior Staff AppointmentsToday, 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 WrightU.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 ExportsThe 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 AgendaThe U.S. Department of Energy, effective today, is ending the Liquefied Natural Gas pause, and returning to regular order.
- Department of Energy Shares Applicant Self-Disclosed Projects Receiving Clean Energy Manufacturing Investments in America’s Industrial and Energy CommunitiesPresident 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
- The Corps Environment – Winter 2025 edition now availableThe Winter 2025 edition of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition features ongoing projects and initiatives that are proactively considering the environment and influencing partnerships in support of military readiness and community well-being.
- 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