Department of Energy

Biden sets tighter standards for deadly soot pollution from tailpipes, smokestacks

The rule sets maximum levels of 9 micrograms of fine particle pollution per cubic meter of air, down from 12 micrograms established a decade ago under the Obama administration.

Power industry “at an inflection point” regarding EPA rules

A finalized rule for proposed carbon emission rules affecting coal-fired plants and new and existing natural gas-fired plants is expected this spring.

DOE claims breakthrough in spent nuclear fuel transportation

The U.S. Department of Energy said the achievement allows it to effectively transport spent nuclear fuel with expected shipment increases because of a potential waste depository being built.

DOE Announces $750 Million to advance clean hydrogen technologies

The funding is dedicated to advancing electrolysis technologies and improving manufacturing and recycling capabilities.

DOE targets long duration energy storage with funding announcement

The effort aims to cut the cost of grid-scale energy storage by 90% for systems that deliver 10+ hours of duration within the decade.

X-energy to produce HALEU fuel for advanced nuclear reactors

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) chose X-energy’s TRISO-X fuel fabrication facility to produce fuel for future advanced nuclear reactors and small modular reactors (SMR).