Allison Barnette Texas opens $100M-plus grant program for oil, gas wells Texas oil and gas operators can apply for more than $100 million in grants to permanently plug eligible wells.
Adam Rollins DOE explores P3s for coal, oil and gas, geothermal technologies DOE is seeking feedback on connecting private capital and P3 programs with coal, oil and gas, and geothermal technologies.
Candace Barnette North Plains Connector advances plans to link U.S. power grids The $6 billion North Plains Connector has completed environmental review, advancing plans for a 422-mile transmission link.
Kimberly Reeves DOE to inherit Energy Star operations, data and IT systems DOE will take over Energy Star program operations, funding, specifications, partnerships and major federal IT systems.
Miles Smith Carolinas Grid Engine targets technology, workforce needs in grid modernization UNC Charlotte will lead the NSF Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas to advance grid technology and resilience.
Adam Rollins USDA opens $410M rural energy loan program The USDA is offering $410 million in partially forgivable loans backing rural renewable power and energy storage projects.
Jacob Fisher Five states advance as potential hosts for nuclear energy campuses DOE selected states to explore Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses spanning fuel, reactors, manufacturing and waste.
Allison Barnette New Mexico energy funding targets grid modernization projects New Mexico awarded $83 million for grid modernization and residential energy-efficiency projects across the state.
Jacob Fisher New $75M Massachusetts fund will support infrastructure, clean energy statewide Massachusetts launched the Build for Mass fund to finance municipal infrastructure, clean energy and climate resilience projects.
Allison Barnette New Jersey law opens door to new nuclear energy projects New Jersey enacted legislation allowing agencies to solicit nuclear energy proposals with new safeguards and rules.