DOE Hands Out $68M to Heavy-Duty Truck Charging Projects
The Department of Energy issued $68 million in grants to accelerate the development and construction of public heavy-duty battery-electric truck charging facilities.
Energy Nominee Wright Vows to ‘Unleash’ Expansion
Chris Wright, Donald Trump’s choice for Energy secretary, said the U.S. must remove bureaucratic barriers and “unleash” production of nuclear power as well as liquefied natural gas.
January 15, 2025Biden Signs Executive Order to Grow AI Infrastructure
LOS ANGELES — President Joe Biden signed an executive order on artificial intelligence that seeks to ensure the infrastructure needed for advanced AI operations can be built quickly and at scale.
Energy Chief Granholm Warns Against 'Unfettered' LNG Exports
WASHINGTON — The United States should proceed cautiously as officials consider new natural gas export terminals, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said Dec. 17.
Energy Department Pushes Out Technology Loan Funds
President Joe Biden’s $400 billion green bank has just weeks to close billions of dollars in deals to finance green technology before handing the keys to the Trump administration.
Trump’s Energy Nominee Chris Wright Champions Fossil Fuels
Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright is President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head the Department of Energy. He favors fossil fuels and has doubts about electric vehicles.
December 4, 2024Biden to Stand Fast on LNG-Permit Halt, Energy Chief Signals
The Biden administration won’t decide on any natural gas-export permits before the presidential term ends in late January, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm signaled.
US to Loan EV Battery Parts Maker $671M for Georgia Plant
The Biden administration is poised to loan nearly $671 million to Aspen Aerogels Inc. to make a key component of electric car batteries in the election battleground state of Georgia.
October 16, 2024EVgo Gets $1.1 Billion Loan Commitment From DOE
Electric vehicle charging company EVgo Inc. received a loan guarantee of up to $1.05 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy.
US Awards $3 Billion for EV Battery Production in 14 States
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is awarding over $3 billion to U.S. companies to boost domestic production of advanced batteries and other materials used for electric vehicles.