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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Energy is offering up to $65.5 million for cost-shared projects aimed at increasing domestic oil and natural gas output, reducing operating costs and strengthening …
Energy Department Offers $65.5 Million for Oil and Gas Projects Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Energy has selected 278 research projects under the Trump administration’s Genesis Mission, marking what the agency described as its largest-ever response to a funding …
Energy Department Selects 278 AI Research Projects Under Genesis Mission Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of War plans to commit more than $1.5 billion over fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to artificial intelligence, high-performance computing and scientific research through the …
Department of War Commits $1.5 Billion to AI Research Initiative Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A federal order allowing data centers on the PJM electric grid to use backup power during this week’s heat wave is drawing opposition from PennEnvironment Research & …
PJM Data Center Waiver Raises Health Concerns in Heat Wave Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy said nationwide adoption of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code could add billions of dollars to residential construction costs and increase the …
Energy Department Warns New Building Code Could Raise Home Costs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy plans to provide up to $500 million in Defense Production Act funding to support 13 coal-related projects, including upgrades at existing coal-fired …
DOE Directs $500 Million Toward Coal Plants, Export Hub 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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Energy issued an emergency order allowing PJM Interconnection and Talen Energy Corporation to continue operating Unit 4 at the Wagner Generating Station …
DOE Extends Wagner Plant Operations as PJM Warns of Grid Risks Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Energy ordered two oil- and natural gas-fired units at Constellation Energy Corporation’s Eddystone Generating Station in Pennsylvania to remain available through the …
DOE Extends Eddystone Operations Amid PJM Grid Strain Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Energy selected eight companies to receive more than $94 million in federal funding aimed at accelerating deployment of advanced light-water small modular …
Energy Department Funds SMR Push to Expand Nuclear Supply Chain Read More