U.S. Department of Energy News
DOE Announces Collaboration With Tribal Leaders To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Strengthen National Security
Tribes play a critical role in helping the United States meet its energy security and climate obligations while working to develop their vast energy, critical minerals and materials, and carbon management potential. As part of this collaboration, the Working Group will provide ongoing advice and expertise to DOE on the best ways to assist Tribal decarbonization efforts and utilization of their natural resources. DOE’s technical assistance will help Tribes spur local economic development; provide workforce training for local, high-wage, middle class jobs; and support Tribal technical capacity for fostering energy, economic, and community development opportunities. Read More
U.S. Department of Energy Showcases Clean Energy Achievements at COP29
Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Deputy Secretary Dave Turk led the DOE delegation to Baku, Azerbaijan for the 29th Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change. Read More
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $71 Million to Continue Strengthening America's Auto Communities, Expanding Battery Recycling, and Modernizing Manufacturing
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the DOE announced $70.8 million to support federal partnerships with state and local governments to support small- and medium-sized manufacturers across the automotive, battery recycling, and smart manufacturing sectors. Read More
U.S. Department of Energy Announces $31 Million to Build Research Capacity at Academic Institutions Across the United States
The DOE announced $31 million in funding for 42 projects to 36 institutions in 24 states to build research capacity, infrastructure, and expertise at academic institutions across the country. Read More
Biden-Harris Administration Awards Over $17 Million to 61 Local and Territorial Governments to Support Community Clean Energy Projects
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program will distribute more than $17.7 million to 61 local and territorial governments to improve energy efficiency, reduce climate pollution, and lower overall energy use. Funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and managed by the Department’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs, the EECBG program is designed to fund a wide range of energy efficiency and decarbonization projects. Communities across the country are investing in projects and programs that save energy, reduce climate pollution, and advance local energy goals. Read More
DOE Announces $20 Million in Vouchers to Support Over 170 Organizations to Accelerate Clean Energy Technology Adoption
DOE announced that over 170 companies, tribes, and local governments will receive support to advance commercialization of clean energy technologies in the form of in-kind DOE-funded vouchers. Almost 60 organizations, including six National Labs, will provide this support valued at more than $20 million. Read More
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