News about environmental regulations from various federal agencies, including the EPA, the CDC, the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Forest Service.
- Energy Department Analysis Finds Proposed International Building Codes Would Cost Americans $9.2 Billion Annually The U.S. Department of Energy today released a new analysis finding that nationwide adoption of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code would significantly increase housing construction costs and burden American families with costly Green New Scam mandates.
- U.S., Qatar, Nigeria, and Algeria Warn Proposed E.U. Methane Regulations Could Disrupt Europe's Oil and Gas Supply Open Letter to Leaders of the European Commission, European Council, and European Union (EU) Member States on the EU Methane Regulation
- Department of Energy Announces American Nuclear Supply Chain LoansFinancing will help rebuild America's nuclear supply chain and accelerate deployment of 10 new large-scale reactors.
- DOE Announces Travis Kavulla as Bonneville Power Administration AdministratorU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued the following statement today announcing Travis Kavulla as Administrator and CEO of the Bonneville Power Administration.
- Department of Energy Celebrates Second Advanced Reactor Achieving CriticalityToday, as part of the U.S. Department of Energy Reactor Pilot Program, Valar Atomics’ advanced reactor design, Ward 250, successfully completed a zero-power fueled criticality demonstration.
- Trump Administration Keeps Indiana Coal Plants Open to Ensure Grid Reliability and Minimize Electricity CostsEmergency orders address critical grid reliability issues and ensure affordable electricity access for hardworking American families and businesses.
- The Department of Energy Applauds FERC’s Action on Large Load Interconnection ReformU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Deputy Secretary of Energy James P. Danly issued the following statements after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC or Commission) actions at its open meeting today.
- Energy Department Delivers $1.6 Billion Loan to Lower Energy Costs for MichigandersThe Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Dominance Financing announced today it closed a loan to lower Michigan electricity prices and modernize natural gas infrastructure.
- Energy Secretary Keeps Coal-Fired Power Generation Alive in the NorthwestEmergency order addresses the risk and cost of blackouts for hardworking American families and businesses.
- Energy Secretary Secures Carolinas' Grid Ahead of Period of Hot WeatherSecretary Wright issued an emergency order to stabilize the Carolinas’ grid and mitigate blackouts ahead of period of hot weather.
- United States, Cyprus, Greece, Israel and Rice University To Establish Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center in HoustonThe agreement advances President Trump's commitment to strengthening America's partnerships with key allies while expanding opportunities for U.S. energy development, innovation, and investment
- DOE’s Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office Invests $3.6 Million to Modernize America’s Coal-Fired Power PlantsNine design and engineering projects will support the refurbishment or retrofit of existing coal power plants
- Energy Department Issues RFP to Advance President Trump’s 172-Million-Barrel Strategic Petroleum Reserve ExchangeDOE Delivers Historic RFP to Strengthen Global Oil Supply Stability
- Energy Department Releases Finalized Fusion Science and Technology Roadmap to Accelerate Commercial Fusion PowerThe U.S. Department of Energy today released the finalized Fusion Science and Technology (FS&T) Roadmap, a national strategy to accelerate the development and commercialization of fusion energy on the most rapid, responsible timeline in history.
- Department of Energy Celebrates First Advanced Reactor CriticalityToday, as part of the U.S. Department of Energy Reactor Pilot Program, Antares Nuclear’s advanced reactor design, the Mark-0, successfully completed a zero-power fueled criticality demonstration at DOE's Idaho National Laboratory.
- Energy Department to Use Defense Production Act Funding to Expand Coal Capacity at 13 Plants and Build Export InfrastructureThe U.S. Department of Energy today announced it will support 13 American coal-fired power plants and new coal export infrastructure by providing up to $500 million in Defense Production Act Title III (DPA) funds.
- Energy Department to Invest $350 Million to Build, Modernize, and Restart Coal PlantsThe U.S. Department of Energy today announced the selection of four coal modernization and reliability projects to strengthen coal-based generation, grid reliability, and strategic energy infrastructure.
- Energy Secretary Keeps Coal-Fired Power Generation Alive in FloridaEmergency order addresses grid reliability concerns and reduces the costs of blackouts for hardworking American families and businesses.
- United States and Japan Announce Historic $1 Billion Partnership Under President Trump’s Genesis MissionThe U.S. Department of Energy and Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, today announced an historic $1 billion strategic partnership making Japan the first international partner in President Trump’s Genesis Mission.
- FACT SHEET: The Energy Department is Unleashing Beautiful, Clean CoalThe Trump Administration is Strengthening Grid Reliability and National Security by Reinvigorating the American Coal Industry
- Secretary Wright Announces Leadership Changes to Deliver Affordable, Reliable and Secure Energy to the American PeopleU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today released statements on leadership changes at the Department of Energy.
- Energy Department Renews Cooperative Agreement With University of North Dakota, Investing Up to $25 Million to Bolster U.S. Energy Security and AffordabilityHGEO announced the renewal of a cooperative agreement with the University of North Dakota’s Energy & Environmental Research Center for continued research supporting the development and use of the nation's hydrocarbon and geothermal energy resources.
- Energy Secretary Strengthens Mid-Atlantic Grid ReliabilityEmergency order increases grid stability and minimizes the risk of energy shortfalls in 13 states and the District of Columbia
- Energy Secretary Keeps Critical Generation Online in Mid-AtlanticEmergency order keeps critical generation online and addresses critical grid reliability issues facing the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States
- Energy Secretary Issues Emergency Order to Deploy Backup Generation in the Mid-Atlantic Amid HeatwaveSecretary Wright issues an emergency order to stabilize the grid amid unseasonably warm temperatures
- Army advances barracks modernization efforts to improve Soldier quality of lifeAcross the Army enterprise, efforts are underway to modernize how barracks are planned, funded, maintained and delivered while addressing long-standing infrastructure deficiencies. Recent efforts have included targeted renovations, new construction projects, digital modernization initiatives and accelerated investment strategies to improve day-to-day living conditions for Soldiers.
- Energy Secretary Saves Midwest from Losing Critical Coal Generation Ahead of Peak Summer DemandEmergency order keeps beautiful, clean coal generation available and reduces energy costs for Americans
- Over 100,000 Gallons of Hanford Tank Waste Turned to GlassThe Hanford Waste Treatment Plant has reached a major commissioning milestone, successfully solidifying more than 100,000 gallons of Hanford tank waste into glass.
- Energy Department Awards $94 Million to American Companies to Help Expedite the Deployments of Small Modular Reactors in the United StatesThe U.S. Department of Energy today announced the selection of eight companies to support the near-term deployment of advanced light-water small modular reactors in the United States.
- United States and Bangladesh Strengthen Alliance with Energy Cooperation AgreementThe U.S. Department of Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding on strategic energy cooperation with the Energy and Mineral Resources Division of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
- USACE team earns Technical Excellence Award in Army’s Vantage Edge AI challengeTeams from across the Army competed virtually during Vantage Edge, the Army’s Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) Workflows Challenge, held April 6–10. Out of 43 submissions, five came from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) teams showcasing how artificial intelligence can assist in delivering their mission.
- Energy Department Awards Contracts from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Advancing President Trump’s Historic Emergency ExchangeThe U.S. Department of Energy announced contracts have been awarded for 53.3 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserves
- Energy Secretary Continues Progress to Strengthen Energy Reliability in Puerto RicoThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today renewed two emergency orders to further strengthen Puerto Rico’s electric grid as the island prepares for rising energy demand and the upcoming 2026 hurricane season.
- Energy Department to Invest $36 Million in Enhanced Oil Recovery Program at the University of North DakotaBy leveraging captured carbon dioxide, the project is set to unlock billions of additional barrels of oil from the Bakken shale formation
- Energy Department Announces Over $11 Million to Expand America’s Energy WorkforceRegional consortia will develop training programs to prepare students for jobs in coal, oil, natural gas, and geothermal energy industries
- Hanford Advances Cleanup Mission, Removes Waste from 23rd Large Underground TankThe U.S. Department of Energy Hanford team has finished removing radioactive waste from the 23rd underground storage tank, marking continued progress towards site remediation and revitalization.
- Energy Department Issues RFP to Continue Swift Execution of President Trump’s 172-Million-Barrel Strategic Petroleum Reserve ExchangeDOE Delivers Historic Request for Proposal Execution to Secure Global Oil Supply Stability
- A new era of partnership: USACE to launch Construction Management Platform in 2027The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is set to deploy the Construction Management Platform (CMP), powered by Kahua, in 2027. This industry-standard, cloud-based system will replace the current Resident Management System (RMS) and establish a new standard of collaboration across USACE projects.
- Secretary Wright Signs Agreements To Grow American LNG Exports, Advances 'Trump Peace Pipelines Framework'U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright joined U.S. officials and American companies at the Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Summit today in announcing billions of dollars of private capital investment in the Central and Eastern European region.
- Energy Department Awards New Contracts from Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Advancing Emergency ExchangeThe U.S. Department of Energy announced contracts have been awarded for 26 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve’s West Hackberry site
- Energy Deputy Secretary Danly Commends FERC Action on Large Load Interconnection ReformU.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy James P. Danly issued the following statement after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) announced it will take action by June 2026 on the large load interconnection proceeding initiated at the direction of U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright
- Wright, Zeldin, and Burgum Break Ground on NESE Pipeline in New York City to Deliver Reliable, Affordable Natural Gas to the NortheastU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum today participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Northeast Supply Enhancement Pipeline.
- U.S. Department of Energy Announces $14 Million for Enhanced Geothermal Systems Demonstration Project in PennsylvaniaProject will leverage oil and gas infrastructure to test enhanced geothermal systems in the eastern United States
- Energy Department Awards Contracts for 8.5 Million Barrels from SPR in Second Phase of Emergency ExchangeThe U.S. Department of Energy announced contracts have been awarded for 8.5-million-barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve’s emergency exchange at the Bryan Mound site.
- Energy Department Continues Initiating Strategic Petroleum Reserve Emergency ExchangesDOE has issued a Request for Proposal for an additional emergency exchange of up to 30 million barrels of sweet crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
- DOE’s Office of Energy Dominance Financing Announces Conditional Commitment for a Domestic Medical Isotope Manufacturing FacilityThe U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Dominance Financing issued a conditional commitment for a loan of up to $263 million to SHINE Chrysalis, LLC to support the construction of Chrysalis, a high-volume medical isotope production facility in Janesville, Wisconsin.
- FACT SHEET: California’s War on American Energy Impoverishes Residents and Harms National SecurityPresident Trump is reducing California’s dependence on foreign oil, after state policies left Californian residents and more than 30 U.S. military installations vulnerable.
- Hanford Disposes First Batch of Vitrified Tank Waste, Marking Key ProgressThe U.S. Department of Energy?s (DOE) Hanford Site and its contractor, Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), achieved key progress this week with permanent disposal of the first containers of vitrified low-activity tank waste.
- Energy Department Issues Funding Opportunity to Strengthen American Critical Minerals and Materials Supply ChainFunding opportunity will make up to $69 million available through the Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Program
- Energy Department Authorizes Additional Exports of LNG from Elba Island Terminal, Strengthening Global Energy Supply with U.S. LNGU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright authorized an immediate 22% increase in exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Elba Island Terminal in Chatham County, Georgia.
- Energy Department Initiates Additional Strategic Petroleum Reserve Emergency Exchange to Stabilize Global Oil SupplyThe U.S. Department of Energy issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an additional emergency exchange of up to 10 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
- Trump Administration Keeps Colorado Coal Plant Open to Ensure Affordable, Reliable and Secure Power in ColoradoU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today issued an emergency order to keep a Colorado coal plant operational to ensure Americans maintain access to affordable, reliable and secure electricity.