Department of Energy

Coal is back on the menu with DOE, DOI actions

October 8, 2025 by Sarah Montalbano

Last week, the Department of Energy announced it would invest $625 million in coal production and coal-fired generation activities. The same day, the Department of the Interior announced it would…

October 8, 2025 by Sarah Montalbano

Energy & Environment

Five new minerals designated ‘critical’ by Interior Department

September 12, 2025 by Sarah Montalbano

The Department of the Interior released its 2025 draft critical minerals list last month, which expands the list from 50 minerals to 54. The U.S. Geological Survey’s critical minerals list…

September 12, 2025 by Sarah Montalbano

Energy & Environment

Risk of power outages increase 100x by 2030, warns DOE

July 17, 2025 by Sarah Montalbano

The Department of Energy released a report last week warning that “the Nation’s power grid is not prepared to meet the energy demand of AI.” The 73-page report concludes that…

July 17, 2025 by Sarah Montalbano

Energy & Environment

DOE exploring data centers on federal lands

April 18, 2025 by Sarah Montalbano

The Department of Energy has identified 16 potential sites owned or managed by the DOE for rapid data center construction alongside in-place energy infrastructure. However, it is important that the accompanying energy…

April 18, 2025 by Sarah Montalbano