Candace Barnette DOI plans to open more than 80% of Alaska petroleum reserve for energy leasing The DOI, in conjunction with the Bureau of Land Management, are exploring options to open Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve.
Brady Pieper Massachusetts to procure 1.5 gigawatt of energy storage to support future developments The state Department of Energy Resources is unveiling a draft RFP for the procurement of 1.5 GW of mid-duration energy storage.
Adam Rollins Texas lawmakers advance nuclear energy leadership The Texas Legislature has passed a bill to catalyze nuclear energy production and stabilize the state's energy grid.
Miles Smith Executive orders accelerate nuclear energy testing, development The orders allow for reactor design testing at the DOE National Labs and clear the way for construction on federal lands.
Keaton Peters FTA offers $1.5B for low, zero emission bus enhancements The largest category of eligible projects involves purchasing or leasing zero-emission buses, with recent awards up to $99.5 million.
Miles Smith DOE audits $15B in grants for energy, manufacturing projects If the projects do not meet DOE standards, the department may modify or terminate the project as allowed by law.
Adam Rollins FTA offers $1.5B to expand clean bus fleets, manufacturing This new funding will expand zero- or low-emission buses or vans and rehabilitate or lease applicable bus facilities.
Allison Barnette DOE suspends clean energy requirement for federal buildings The Department of Energy (DOE) announced a one-year pause on a Biden-era rule requiring a reduction in on-site fossil fuel use.
Claire Robertson Nebraska launches new agency to streamline water and energy The creation of the new agency is expected to improve collaboration across sectors and simplify permitting processes.
Keaton Peters Port of Virginia partners on nation’s first green rail corridor The corridor offers businesses a verified solution to one of their toughest challenges—reducing transportation emissions.