Over 300 NNSA Staffers Fired In Energy Department Layoffs Trump administration's firing of over 300 NNSA employees raises concerns about national security and staff expertise. Top News · Feb 15, 2025
US Energy Department To Fire Probationary Employees Today US Energy Department to dismiss probationary employees, raising concerns about cybersecurity readiness. Top News · Feb 13, 2025
Federal Judge Pauses Trump's Agency Shake-Up Deadline Legal challenges and controversy surround Trump administration's cuts to federal agency spending and diversity programs. Top News · Feb 7, 2025
Energy Secretary Chris Wright Outlines Day 1 Priorities Energy Secretary Chris Wright outlines key priorities for the Energy Department, focusing on energy security, modernization, and innovation. Top News · Feb 5, 2025
From watts to warheads: Secretary of energy oversees big science research and the US nuclear arsenal The U.S. Department of Energy was created in 1977 by merging two agencies with different missions: the Atomic Energy Commission, which developed, tested and maintained the nation’s nuclear weapons, and the Energy Research and Development Administration, a collection of domestic energy research programs. The Conversation · Jan 12, 2025
Energy chief Granholm warns against 'unfettered exports' of liquefied natural gas Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm says the incoming Trump administration should proceed cautiously as it considers proposals for new natural gas export terminals The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
Energy Department plugs $1.5 billion into new grid projects - Roll Call DOE says its $1.5 billion investment in electricity grid expansion will improve reliability and relieve transmission congestion. Roll Call · Oct 3, 2024
US Government Loans US Government Loans Top News.45 Billion To Solar Plant.45 Billion To Solar Plant U.S. Energy Department approves US Government Loans Top News.45 Billion To Solar Plant.45 billion loan to Qcells for Georgia solar plant, boosting American solar manufacturing. Top News · Aug 8, 2024
US Energy Department Invests Billion In Electrical Grid Upgrades US Energy Department invests billion to upgrade electrical grid for increased capacity and resilience against extreme weather events. Top News · Aug 6, 2024
Energy Department awards $2.2B in grid grants - Roll Call The Biden administration is awarding $2.2 billion in grants to projects that aim to protect against extreme weather. Roll Call · Aug 6, 2024
Energy Department Turns Ordinary Gasoline Sale Into Major Announcement Congress forced the government to sell gasoline from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, an obligation the Biden administration is now bragging about fulfilling. Reason · Jul 3, 2024
Officials search for offshore wind radar interference fix - Roll Call Members of Congress are pressing for a solution for wind turbines that interfere with plane radars before more offshore projects come online. Roll Call · Apr 15, 2024
Environmental Group Sues Energy Department Over Diablo Canyon Funding Lawsuit filed against U.S. Energy Dept. over funding for Diablo Canyon nuclear plant extension, sparking safety and environmental concerns. Top News · Apr 4, 2024
Telangana CM warns of stringent action if unnecessary power cuts are reported Hyderabad Chief Minister Revanth Reddy vows strict action against Energy department staff for unnecessary power cuts. The Hindu · Feb 22, 2024
The Hindu · Jan 21, 2024 KERC writes to State government to remove cross subsidy burden levied on industrial and commercial consumers Ahead of the State Budget for the financial year 2024 – 2025, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has written to the State government to consider an increased budgetary allocation for the free supply of power to irrigation pumpsets (of 10 HP and below
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023 Guidelines around a new tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel is issued by Treasury Department The Treasury Department is spelling out the rules for tax credits designed to stimulate production of sustainable aviation fuel
The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023 Peak demand in summer season likely to touch 18,000 MW After a record peak demand of over 16,000 MW earlier this year in August, in the upcoming summer season, the peak demand in Karnataka is expected to go up to 18,000-18,500 MW, officials in the Energy Department said on Tuesday.
Roll Call · Oct 23, 2023 Outdoor athletes throw weight behind transmission proposal - Roll Call A group formed to protect outdoor recreation from climate change is advocating for a new fee to reward communities that build electric lines.
The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023 With scanty rain and RE deficit, Karnataka falls short of power while demand surges The failure of the southwest monsoon and a surge in demand across various sectors has resulted in an unprecedented power situation in Karnataka with a mismatch in availability in demand. While the previous year’s power demand in the State on October 9 was 8,818 MW, on the same day this…
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 US moves closer to underground testing of nuclear weapons stockpile without any actual explosions Scientists charged with making sure the United States' aging stockpile of nuclear weapons are good to go, if needed, say they’ll start shipping key components to the Nevada desert next year
WEKU · Sep 10, 2023 Electric cars have a road trip problem, even for the secretary of energy A road trip I took with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm confirmed one thing: The U.S. is wrestling with an inadequate charging network (unless you're a Tesla driver).
Tribune News Service · Jul 15, 2023 Biden’s energy funds fall behind schedule over China scrutiny U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm knows time is not on her side.
The Hindu · Jun 19, 2023 Beela Rajesh named T.N. Energy Secretary Days after the electricity portfolio was re-allocated to Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu, the Tamil Nadu government on Monday named IAS officer Beela Rajesh as the Secretary of its Energy Department, replacing incumbent Ramesh Chand Meena. The latter has been posted as the Secretary of the Special Initiatives Department.
Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2023 Energy Department receives ransom request from hackers WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy received a ransom request from Russian-linked hackers known as Clop after two of its entities fell victim to a wide-ranging cyberattack.
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023 Energy Department among federal agencies breached by Russian ransomware gang U.S. officials say the Department of Energy is among a small number of federal agencies compromised in a Russian cyber-extortion gang’s global hack of a file-transfer program popular with corporations and governments