Sunday, December 22, 2024

Department Of Energy News

DOE-backed report: U.S. data centers' power consumption could triple by 2028

According to a Department of Energy report, the U.S. power consumption for data centers could triple within three years and account for 12% of all electricity consumed in the United States.

Qcells claims that a new technology could reduce the space required for solar panels

Hanwha Corp.'s Qcells announced on Wednesday that it had made a significant breakthrough in a new solar technology. This has the potential of reducing the space needed by panels to generate electricity from the sun's light.

Biden Administration releases LNG export study and urges caution on new permits

Tuesday, the administration of U.S. president Joe Biden released the long-awaited report on the economic impacts and environmental effects of exports of liquefied gas. The results highlighted…

Biden's DoE LNG Export Study Tepid on New Permits

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The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden released a long-awaited study on the economic and environmental impacts of liquefied natural gas exports on Tuesday, saying the results…

US offers PG&E a conditional loan of up to $15 billion for climate resilience

The Department of Energy announced on Tuesday that the United States had offered PG&E, a California-based utility, a conditional $15 billion loan to upgrade its electrical grid and support climate resilience.

Sources say that the US study is likely to refrain from concluding that LNG exports are not in the public interest.

Two industry sources familiar with the matter said that the administration of President Joe Biden will release a report on Tuesday regarding the export of liquefied gas. The study is…

Britain announces plan to encourage the development of clean energy projects

The UK launched on Friday a plan that will make it easier for developers and investors to build clean energy project, which they hope will help them meet their climate targets as well as create jobs.

US Energy Department: Two LNG reviews must be waited for by regulator

The U.S. Department of Energy announced on Tuesday that it will not be able to finish its reviews of two proposed liquefied gas export terminals planned for Louisiana until an independent…

USDoE: LNG Reviews must await EIA's

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The U.S. Department of Energy announced on Tuesday that it will not be able to finish reviews of two projects for liquefied gas in Louisiana until a regulatory agency independent of…

RPT: How Trump's proposed tariffs could affect commodities and energy

Donald Trump, the president-elect of the United States, pledged on Monday to impose tariffs on three of its largest trading partners: Canada Mexico and China. He explained how he would…

What impact Trump's tariffs on commodities and energy might have

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday pledged tariffs on the United States' three largest trading partners - Canada, Mexico and China - detailing how he will implement campaign promises that could trigger trade wars.

ENTEK wins $1.3 billion US Loan for EV Battery Plant

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The U.S. Department of Energy's loans office said on Friday it has finalized a loan of $1.3 billion to ENTEK Lithium Separators to finance a plant in Indiana for making lithium-ion…

US Awards up to $2.2 Billion to Speed Clean-hydrogen Development

The U.S. Department of Energy announced on Wednesday that it had awarded up to $2 billion to centers in the Gulf Coast and the Midwest for the development of hydrogen, a new source…

Chris Wright, CEO of the oil industry, is appointed Energy Secretary by Trump

Donald Trump, the President-elect, announced on Saturday that Chris Wright, an oil and gas executive who is a staunch supporter of fossil fuels, will be his choice to lead the Department of Energy.

Biden officials ask EU methane regulations to be aligned with US rules to ease LNG flow, says letter

According to a letter obtained by the, President Joe Biden’s administration asked that the European Union ensure that liquefied gas imports meeting U.S. regulations for methane automatically meet Europe’s standards.

Who would be the best person to run Trump's energy policy?

Donald Trump, the president-elect of the United States, has pledged to overhaul U.S. Energy Policy. He aims to maximize oil and gas production in this country which is already at record…

US approves major geothermal projects on public land and seeks to support others

The Biden Administration announced on Thursday measures to expand geothermal power on U.S. Public Lands, including the approval of a large project located in Utah and steps to accelerate permits for discovering new resources.

US offers conditional loans guarantees of up to $3 billion for two sustainable aviation fuels projects

The U.S. Department of Energy announced on Wednesday that it had approved conditional loan guarantees totaling almost $3 billion for two projects involving sustainable aviation fuel.

US Closes $861 Million Loan Guarantee for Solar, Energy Storage in Puerto Rico

The U.S. Energy Department announced on Tuesday that it had closed a $861 million loan to finance the construction in Puerto Rico of two photovoltaic solar farms and two batteries storage systems.

Biden Administration spending climate cash quickly as Trump threatens cancel it

If Donald Trump wins the Nov. 5 presidential election, he has promised to cancel all funds that have not been spent from President Joe Biden’s climate law. Biden administration officials…