WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) celebrated the conclusion of the Fiscal Year 2018 (FY 2018) appropriations process. The Omnibus bill, signed by President Trump, includes $34.5 billion in funding for the DOE. “As a former appropriator, I am keenly aware of the work that goes in to the budget process, and… Keep reading →
Pittsburgh, PA – Two U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories with energy research expertise are joining forces to pursue research on new ways to use coal to create innovative high-value products. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed today by representatives of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) at… Keep reading →
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announced that the Department of Energy (DOE) will award 179 grants totaling $30 million to 149 small businesses in 36 states. Funded through DOE’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, today’s selections are for Phase I research and development. The Phase I… Keep reading →
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, President Donald J. Trump unveiled his FY 2019 budget request, including $30.6 billion to support the Department of Energy (DOE). This year’s DOE budget request advances U.S. national security and economic growth by making investments in transformative science and technology innovation to promote affordable and reliable energy. It also includes… Keep reading →
President Trump’s infrastructure plan includes a number of important proposals.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry is establishing a new Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) at the U.S. Department of Energy(DOE). $96 million in funding for the office was included in President Trump’s FY19 budget request to bolster DOE’s efforts in cybersecurity and energy security. The CESER office will be led by… Keep reading →
Trump Official Tells Coal Group He’s ‘an Advocate for the Coal Industry.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $3 million prize competition to reenergize innovation in U.S. solar manufacturing. The American Made Solar Prize will incentivize the nation’s entrepreneurs to develop new processes and products that will reassert American leadership in the solar marketplace. This prize is in addition to total DOE funding… Keep reading →
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, United States Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announced the appointment of Chanette Armstrong as the Director of the Office of Technology Transitions (OTT). “Ms. Armstrong’s engineering background coupled with her extensive private sector experience makes her an outstanding appointment for OTT Director,” said Secretary Perry, “The Department of Energy is already one of… Keep reading →
Western Area Power Administration is celebrating 40 years of service to its customers on Thursday, Dec. 21—the anniversary of its official designation as WAPA. WAPA was created, Oct. 1, 1977, as part of the same legislation that created the Department of Energy: the Energy Organization Act of 1977. That day, about 900 employees responsible for… Keep reading →
