News about environmental regulations from various federal agencies, including the EPA, the CDC, the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Forest Service.
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $2 Billion to Support American Auto Workers, Convert Facilities for Electric Vehicles Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Will Retool or Retrofit 11 Existing Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Facilities to Support EV Manufacturing, Retaining and Creating Thousands of Good-Paying Union Jobs
- Biden-Harris Administration Invests Additional $10 Million To Build Domestic Supply Chain for Critical Minerals and Materials Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Will Develop More Affordable, Sustainable Production Processes and Create Good-Paying Jobs in America’s Energy Communities
- DOE Announces Roadmap for New Initiative for Artificial Intelligence in Science, Security and Technology A New Frontier to Solidify Domestic Leadership with Safe, Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence Systems for Scientific Discovery, Energy Research, and National Security
- DOE Announces $52 Million for Small Business Research and Development Grants 229 Grants Will Primarily Focus on Clean Energy Research and Development in 39 States
- DOE Announces Intent to Fund Solar and Battery Storage for Community Healthcare Facilities and Multi-Family Housing Serving Low-and-Moderate-Income Communities in Puerto Rico Building on DOE’s Programa Acceso Solar for Single Family Households, New $325 Million Funding Will Improve Energy Resilience for Even More Vulnerable Puerto Rican Communities
- Biden-Harris Administration Invests $371 Million in 20 Projects to Accelerate Transmission Permitting Across America Projects Funded by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Support the Expansion of a Modernized Electric Grid, Accelerate State and Local Permitting, Create Good-Paying Jobs and Build Up Community Infrastructure
- DOE Announces Cleanup to Clean Energy Project at Hanford Site DOE-Owned Land in Washington State Will Host Largest Cleanup to Clean Energy Project, Helping Ensure the Federal Government is Leading by Example in the Effort to Reach President Biden’s Ambitious Climate Goals
- DOE Announces $33 Million to Deploy Solar Technologies to Decarbonize America’s Industrial Sector Nine Projects Across Seven States Will Support Solar-Powered Production of Hydrogen and Lower Emissions from the Aviation, Food and Beverage, and Other Sectors
- The Partnership for Transatlantic Energy and Climate Cooperation (P-TECC) Statement of Principles – 2024 WE, THE ENERGY MINISTERS AND REPRESENTATIVES of the members and observers of the Partnership for Transatlantic Energy and Climate Cooperation
- Recipients announced for prestigious Army Engineer awards to be presented at annual Castle BallThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will recognize multiple individuals for their contributions to the organization and Engineer Regiment at the annual Engineer Castle Ball on Fri., Aug. 9, 2024.
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces $14 Million to Increase Domestic Battery RecyclingBiden-Harris Administration Announces $14 Million to Increase Domestic Battery Recycling
- Hanford Draining Last Reactor Fuel Storage BasinThe U.S. Department of Energy is draining the last large concrete basin at the Hanford Site that stored reactor fuel rods during the World War II and Cold War era plutonium production mission.
- Workers at Hanford Site Remove Radioactive Waste from 21st Large Underground TankWorkers have finished removing radioactive waste from the 21st large underground storage tank as part of the massive cleanup of the site in southeast Washington state.
- DOE Awards Contracts for the Sale of Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve as Americans Hit the Road for Summer Driving SeasonDOE Awards Contracts for the Sale of Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve as Americans Hit the Road for Summer Driving Season
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces More than $18 Million to Support Clean Energy Projects in 24 States and Local GovernmentsBiden-Harris Administration Announces More than $18 Million to Support Clean Energy Projects in 24 States and Local Governments
- DOE Announces $2.7 Billion From President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to Boost Domestic Nuclear Fuel Supply ChainDOE Announces $2.7 Billion From President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to Boost Domestic Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $7 Million to Bolster Clean Domestic Manufacturing and Support Small-and Medium-Sized BusinessesBiden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $7 Million to Bolster Clean Domestic Manufacturing and Support Small-and Medium-Sized Businesses
- Biden-Harris Administration Honors DOE With a Presidential Federal Sustainability AwardBiden-Harris Administration Honors DOE With a Presidential Federal Sustainability Award
- U.S. Department of Energy Announces Over $63 Million to Support Commercialization of Transformative Energy TechnologiesU.S. Department of Energy Announces Over $63 Million to Support Commercialization of Transformative Energy Technologies
- Arizona State University Joins Clean Energy Education & Empowerment Initiative as University PartnerArizona State University Joins Clean Energy Education & Empowerment Initiative as University Partner
- DOE and EPA Announce $850 Million to Reduce Methane Pollution from the Oil and Gas SectorDOE and EPA Announce $850 Million to Reduce Methane Pollution from the Oil and Gas Sector
- DOE Leads Effort to Improve the Cybersecurity of Energy Supply ChainsDOE Leads Effort to Improve the Cybersecurity of Energy Supply Chains
- DOE Announces $900 Million to Accelerate the Deployment of Next-Generation Light-Water Small Modular ReactorsDOE Announces $900 Million to Accelerate the Deployment of Next-Generation Light-Water Small Modular Reactors
- The Department of Veterans Affairs and the US Army Corps of Engineers Participate in a National Level Program Assessment and Strategy ConferenceSenior leaders from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) conducted a three-day strategy conference in Frederick, Maryland at the VA Acquisition Academy earlier in June.
- USACE Hosts Vietnamese and World Bank Delegation for a Study Tour on Nature-Based SolutionsFor over 15 years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has actively engaged in initiatives that share best practices in water management, disaster risk mitigation, and sustainable development across the Indo-Pacific region. Collaboration with our international partners and allies not only contributes to community resilience within the region but also fosters peace, stability, cooperation, and development worldwide. Earlier this month, USACE hosted delegates from five Vietnam ministries and eight provinces for a World Bank sponsored study tour focused on nature-based solutions. The delegates visited various Corps of Engineers’ offices and projects to learn about the use of nature-based, sustainable solutions…
- DOE Announces New Decadal Fusion Energy StrategyDOE Announces New Decadal Fusion Energy Strategy
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces $45 Million to Five States and District of Columbia to Establish Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan FundsBiden-Harris Administration Announces $45 Million to Five States and District of Columbia to Establish Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Funds
- DOE Announces National Definition of a Zero Emissions BuildingDOE Announces National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building
- Biden-Harris Administration Enacts Law Banning Importation of Russian UraniumBiden-Harris Administration Enacts Law Banning Importation of Russian Uranium
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces $71 Million Investment to Advance American Solar Manufacturing and Development as Part of Investing in America AgendaBiden-Harris Administration Announces $71 Million Investment to Advance American Solar Manufacturing and Development as Part of Investing in America Agenda
- DOE Welcomes New Biden-Harris AppointeesDOE Welcomes New Biden-Harris Appointees
- DOE Announces First Projects Under New Cleanup to Clean Energy InitiativeDOE Announces First Projects Under New Cleanup to Clean Energy Initiative
- DOE Appoints Inaugural Board of Directors for Groundbreaking New FoundationDOE Appoints Inaugural Board of Directors for Groundbreaking New Foundation
- G7 Energy Ministers Achieve Breakthroughs on Unabated Coal Phaseout, Global Energy Storage, and Phasing Out Harmful Non-CO2 PollutantsG7 Energy Ministers Achieve Breakthroughs on Unabated Coal Phaseout, Global Energy Storage, and Phasing Out Harmful Non-CO2 Pollutants
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces First State in Nation to Launch Historic Home Energy Rebates Program to Lower Families' Utility BillsBiden-Harris Administration Announces First State in Nation to Launch Historic Home Energy Rebates Program to Lower Families' Utility Bills
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $12 Million to Support Local Projects to Save Energy in 17 State and Local GovernmentsBiden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $12 Million to Support Local Projects to Save Energy in 17 State and Local Governments
- DOE Announces $1.2 Million To Accelerate America's Carbon Dioxide Removal IndustryDOE Announces $1.2 Million To Accelerate America's Carbon Dioxide Removal Industry
- Biden-Harris Administration Releases Joint Policy Statement and Principles on Voluntary Carbon MarketsBiden-Harris Administration Releases Joint Policy Statement and Principles on Voluntary Carbon Markets
- USACE Construction Management Unveils Innovative Lab at WorkshopMore than 150 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers professionals experienced innovative technology as the Construction Management Community of Practice unveiled their new lab at a workshop, held at the Kansas City District in early April.
- DOE Releases Final Interpretive Guidance on the Definition of Foreign Entity of ConcernDOE Releases Final Interpretive Guidance on the Definition of Foreign Entity of Concern
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces Initial List of High-Priority Areas for Accelerated Transmission ExpansionBiden-Harris Administration Announces Initial List of High-Priority Areas for Accelerated Transmission Expansion
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces $25 Million to Lower Home Energy Bills for American FamiliesBiden-Harris Administration Announces $25 Million to Lower Home Energy Bills for American Families
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $26 Million to 37 State, Local, and Tribal Governments to Support Clean Energy ProjectsBiden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $26 Million to 37 State, Local, and Tribal Governments to Support Clean Energy Projects
- U.S. Department of Energy Announces Sale of Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve as Americans Hit the Road for Summer Driving SeasonU.S. Department of Energy Announces Sale of Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve as Americans Hit the Road for Summer Driving Season
- DOE Finalizes Efficiency Standards for Water Heaters to Save Americans Over $7 Billion on Household Utility Bills AnnuallyDOE Finalizes Efficiency Standards for Water Heaters to Save Americans Over $7 Billion on Household Utility Bills Annually
- U.S. Army’s premier engineer award presented posthumously to Medal of Honor recipientSAVANNAH. Ga. -- U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Christopher A. Celiz was posthumously presented the Gold Order of the de Fleury Medal, the highest honor in the U.S. Army Engineer Regiment, during a ceremony today in Savannah, Georgia.
- The Corps Environment – Spring 2024 edition now availableThe Spring 2024 edition of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition features diverse initiatives focused on protecting and preserving our environment.
- U.S.-UK Strategic Energy Dialogue 2024: Joint StatementU.S.-UK Strategic Energy Dialogue 2024: Joint Statement
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces New National Security Memorandum to Strengthen U.S. Department of Energy’s Role in Ensuring Security and Resilience Across America’s Energy SectorBiden-Harris Administration Announces New National Security Memorandum to Strengthen U.S. Department of Energy’s Role in Ensuring Security and Resilience Across America’s Energy Sector
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces $78 Million to Further Drive Down Energy Costs and Enhance Energy Security in Rural and Remote Communities Across AmericaBiden-Harris Administration Announces $78 Million to Further Drive Down Energy Costs and Enhance Energy Security in Rural and Remote Communities Across America
- DOE Announces New Actions to Enhance America’s Global Leadership in Artificial IntelligenceDOE Announces New Actions to Enhance America’s Global Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
- DOE Announces Winners of 34th Annual National Science Bowl®DOE Announces Winners of 34th Annual National Science Bowl®
- DOE Reduces Regulatory Hurdles For Energy Storage, Transmission, and Solar ProjectsDOE Reduces Regulatory Hurdles For Energy Storage, Transmission, and Solar Projects
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces Final Transmission Permitting Rule and Latest Investments To Accelerate the Build Out of a Resilient, Reliable, Modernized Electric GridBiden-Harris Administration Announces Final Transmission Permitting Rule and Latest Investments To Accelerate the Build Out of a Resilient, Reliable, Modernized Electric Grid
- U.S. Department of Energy Announces Final Rule to Propel Federal Buildings Toward Zero EmissionsU.S. Department of Energy Announces Final Rule to Propel Federal Buildings Toward Zero Emissions
- Biden-Harris Administration Releases Offshore Wind Liftoff Report and $48 Million in New Funding to Accelerate Technology and ManufacturingBiden-Harris Administration Releases Offshore Wind Liftoff Report and $48 Million in New Funding to Accelerate Technology and Manufacturing
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces First Projects Receiving Clean Energy Manufacturing Investments in America's Industrial and Energy CommunitiesBiden-Harris Administration Announces First Projects Receiving Clean Energy Manufacturing Investments in America's Industrial and Energy Communities
- Biden-Harris Administration Invests Over $17 Million To Build Domestic Supply Chain for Critical Minerals and MaterialsBiden-Harris Administration Invests Over $17 Million To Build Domestic Supply Chain for Critical Minerals and Materials
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces $362 Million Loan to CelLink to Support Domestic Manufacturing of Key Electric Vehicle Supply Chain ComponentsBiden-Harris Administration Announces $362 Million Loan to CelLink to Support Domestic Manufacturing of Key Electric Vehicle Supply Chain Components
- Improving Indoor Air Quality for Cancer PreventionImproving Indoor Air Quality for Cancer Prevention
- DOE Releases New Report Outlining Solutions to Meet Growing Electricity DemandDOE Releases New Report Outlining Solutions to Meet Growing Electricity Demand
- Biden-Harris Administration Awards First State Funding and Announces Progress on Historic $8.8 Billion Home Energy Rebate Programs to Lower Utility BillsBiden-Harris Administration Awards First State Funding and Announces Progress on Historic $8.8 Billion Home Energy Rebate Programs to Lower Utility Bills
- State of Washington, federal agencies agree on future of tank waste cleanup at Hanford SiteThe Tri-Party Agreement agencies announced a landmark agreement that proposes a realistic and achievable course for cleaning up millions of gallons of radioactive and chemical waste from large, underground tanks at the Hanford Site.