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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy has selected seven projects for $500 million in funding to expand domestic critical-mineral processing, battery manufacturing and recycling, targeting supply chain vulnerabilities …
Energy Department Commits $500 Million to U.S. Battery Supply Read More
HERSHEY, PA — Pennsylvania awarded nearly $3.5 million to 15 small-business projects Monday to finance energy-efficiency, renewable-energy, electrification and carbon-capture upgrades expected to collectively save more than $470,000 in annual …
Pennsylvania Awards $3.5 Million to Cut Industrial Energy Costs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Antares Nuclear has completed a fueled criticality demonstration of its Mark-0 microreactor at Idaho National Laboratory, a milestone that could accelerate the deployment of advanced nuclear technologies …
Antares Reactor Milestone Advances U.S. Nuclear Deployment Read More
Recycling access for paper beverage cups has expanded to communities representing 20% of the U.S. population, marking a sharp increase from roughly 5% a decade ago as waste companies, paper …
Paper Cup Recycling Access Expands to 20% of U.S. Homes Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hydropower projects in Pennsylvania and across the country will gain additional time to move forward after President Donald Trump signed bipartisan legislation extending federal licensing deadlines for …
New Hydro Law Could Unlock Delayed Energy Projects in Pennsylvania Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Transportation Department is seeking industry proposals for deploying small modular nuclear reactors in commercial shipping as the Trump administration pushes to rebuild domestic shipbuilding capacity, …
U.S. Seeks Nuclear Shipping Plan to Revive Shipbuilding Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A new $14,000,000 federal grant will fund a pilot project in Pennsylvania aimed at generating electricity and heat from underground sources, part of a broader effort to …
$14M Geothermal Pilot Could Power Rural PA Communities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New U.S.-Japan investment projects could bring tens of billions of dollars into American energy and infrastructure, including major developments in Pennsylvania, as the two countries expand cooperation …
Massive U.S.-Japan Energy Deals Could Reshape Power Supply Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation Wednesday aimed at making it easier and more affordable to develop next-generation nuclear reactors across the Commonwealth, a move …
Unanimous House Vote Opens Door to Next-Generation Nuclear Reactors Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy has invited states to step forward as potential hosts of new Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses, a sweeping proposal aimed at modernizing the …
DOE Seeks States for Nuclear Campuses to Spark America’s Atomic Revival Read More