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Updated October 15, 2024 Contents Introduction Cross-Cutting Issues Federal Funding for Research and Development White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Federal Efforts to Boost Regional Innovation Commercializing the [...]

Updated October 22, 2024 P.L. 117-169, commonly known as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), addressed U.S. offshore wind development with provisions on leasing, transmission planning, and tax credits. […]

Updated August 12, 2024 The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is responsible for renewable energy and end-use energy efficiency technology development. Other [...]

Contents Background Petroleum-Equivalent Fuel Economy Agency Authorities NHTSA's CAFE Standards EPA's Determination of a Manufacturer's CAFE DOE's 'Petroleum Equivalency Factor' (PEF) DOE's 2000 PEF Standard DOE's 2024 PEF Standard Example [...]

Resource demands for energy transition technologies have increased interest in seabed mining. Polymetallic nodules containing critical minerals occur across the global ocean, including in the international Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ). The [...]

Updated April 29, 2024 Introduction Extreme Heat: Snapshot of Health Effects on Humans Managing Extreme Heat: Nonfederal Authorities and Efforts Gaps in Nonfederal Authorities and Resources for Extreme Heat Response [...]

Updated March 21, 2024 The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is responsible for enabling renewable energy and end-use energy efficiency technology development [...]

Updated April 6, 2023 The federal government supports scientific and technological advancement directly by funding and performing research and development and indirectly by creating and maintaining policies that encourage private [...]

Updated January 19, 2024 Contents Introduction U.S. Offshore Wind Energy in a Global Context U.S. Policies Background on Offshore Wind Energy Project Development Offshore Wind Energy Turbine Structures Selected Activities [...]

Updated November 22, 2023 Contents Introduction Building Codes What Is a Building Code and What Is Its Purpose? What Structural Elements and Design Requirements Do Building Codes Cover? Do Building [...]

April 4, 2023 The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is responsible for enabling renewable energy and end-use energy efficiency technology development and [...]

Updated September 13, 2023 Contents Overview of Offshore Wind Technology Leasing and Permitting Lease Sale Scheduling Regional Leasing Decisions Permitting Decisions Fishing Industry Concerns Offshore Wind and Marine Wildlife Department [...]

August 29, 2023 Contents Introduction Infrastructure What Is Infrastructure? What Is the Purpose of Codes, Standards, and Regulations for Infrastructure? What Types of Infrastructure Are Discussed in This FAQ? Do [...]

Updated August 23, 2023 The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is responsible for enabling renewable energy and end-use energy efficiency technology development [...]

December 15, 2022 Overview The United States is undergoing a transition in the energy sector, with a shift in energy supplies and production over relatively short periods of time. Over [...]

December 15, 2022 Cryptocurrency mining ('cryptomining') is the process of creating additional units of cryptocurrency--a type of digital asset--and validating cryptocurrency transactions on a blockchain ledger. According to some estimates, [...]

Updated December 20, 2022 Indian energy programs at the Department of Energy (DOE) are primarily carried out by the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs (IE) and the Loan [...]

Updated November 14, 2022 Fiona's Landfall Amid Multiple Recovery Efforts Hurricane Fiona made landfall on the southwestern coast of Puerto Rico on September 18, 2022, as a Category 1 hurricane, [...]

October 20, 2022 The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is responsible for enabling renewable energy and end-use energy efficiency technology development and [...]

Updated September 29, 2022 P.L. 117-169, commonly known as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), was signed into law on August 16, 2022. The act contains multiple provisions related [...]

Contents Overview of Offshore Wind Technology Federal Offshore Wind Leasing Process BOEM Leasing Activities Frequency and Regularity of Lease Sales Leasing Activities and Issues by Region Atlantic Region Activities and [...]

Updated November 12, 2021 Contents Introduction to the Weatherization Assistance Program Statutory Authority for Allocation WAP's Program Allocation Development of the Program Allocation Procedures 1984 Formula Allocation 1995 Formula Allocation [...]

The article presents information on energy supply and use in the U.S. Topics discussed include the changes in the U.S. energy system since the start of the 21st century, the overall energy consumption in the country since 2000, the challenges facing the electric power industry in the country, and a growth in renewable energy consumption between 2000 and 2022.

Contents Introduction U.S. Emission Trends History of U.S. Federal Climate Policy Mostly Voluntary or Indirect Federal Approaches Until 2010 Federal Regulation of GHGs Under Existing Authorities, 2010 to 2021 Vehicle [...]

May 5, 2021 The federal government supports scientific and technological advancement directly by funding and performing research and development, and indirectly by creating and maintaining policies that encourage private sector [...]

May 27, 2021 The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is responsible for enabling renewable energy and end-use energy efficiency technology development and [...]

March 16, 2021 Contents Introduction: Continued Growth Issues for Congress Policy Goals COVID-19 Legislation U.S. Energy Profile Crude Oil and Petroleum Products: Increased Production and Exports Crude Oil and Natural [...]

March 12, 2021 Contents Introduction What Is Green Building? Elements of Green Building Energy Water Materials Waste Health Siting Serviceability Integration Balance Among Elements Balance Across Stages Green Certifications and [...]

Updated March 25, 2021 Contents Introduction and Overview Administration Request House-Passed Bill Senate Committee Majority Draft Emergency Funding Enacted Measure Earlier-Year Funding Budgetary Limits Funding Issues and Initiatives Army Corps [...]

Congress may consider a range of policy options that could be used to limit or remove human-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the atmosphere, including carbon dioxide (C[O.sub.2]), methane, nitrous [...]

Indian energy programs at the Department of Energy (DOE) are carried out by the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs (IE) and the Loan Programs Office (LPO). IE funds [...]

Updated December 8, 2020 Contents Introduction and Overview Administration Request House-Passed Bill Senate Committee Majority Draft Emergency Funding Earlier-Year Funding Budgetary Limits Funding Issues and Initiatives Army Corps of Engineers [...]

Updated December 9, 2020 The Department of Energy's (DOE's) Loan Programs Office (LPO) manages the Title XVII Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program, the focus of this Insight, and the Tribal [...]

July 8, 2020 The Department of Energy's (DOE's) Loan Programs Office (LPO) manages two loan guarantee programs: (1) Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program (TELGP), the focus of this Insight; and [...]

June 16, 2020 Increased deployment of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and other alternative-fueled vehicles in the United States could have a variety of effects on energy security, the economy, and [...]

June 16, 2020 The Department of Energy's (DOE's) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) enables low-income families to reduce their energy consumption by making their dwellings more energy efficient. The WAP was [...]

May 27, 2020 Contents Background: Comprehensive Energy Policy Title I--Innovation Subtitle A--Efficiency Part I--Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Subpart A--Buildings Subpart B--Industrial Efficiency and Competitiveness Subpart C--Federal Agency Energy Efficiency [...]

May 28, 2020 On December 18, 2019, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order directing the PJM regional transmission organization (RTO) to expand its Minimum Offer Price Rule [...]

March 16, 2020 Two and a half years after Hurricanes Irma and Maria damaged 80% to 90% of the power transmission and distribution systems across the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), [...]

The article focuses on the development of offshore wind energy in the U.S. and its potential as a renewable energy resource. Topics include the Biden Administration's goals to deploy significant offshore wind energy capacity, the progress of various offshore wind projects in state and federal waters, and the debates and issues in Congress regarding the promotion of offshore wind energy development, including concerns related to environmental impacts, infrastructure, and revenue sharing.

The article discusses the provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) signed by U.S. President Joe Biden on November 15, 2021, which aims to expand the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the United States. It introduces two new grant programs within the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to address the concerns of limited EV charging stations along major highways.

Use of solar energy for electricity generation is growing in the United States and globally. In the United States, solar energy overall accounted for 2.2% of total electricity generation in [...]

November 8, 2019 Congress continues to consider the extent and effectiveness of energy efficiency standards. One focus is energy efficiency standards for appliances and equipment. Overview The Department of Energy's [...]

Contents Introduction Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies Cryptocurrency Mining Mining Technology How Much Energy Is Consumed from Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrency Mining? What Is the Cryptocurrency Industry Doing to Reduce Energy Consumption? [...]

June 3, 2019 Contents Introduction Background on Motor Vehicle Electrification U.S. Trends Federal Tax Incentives for Electrification Tax Credits for Vehicle Purchases Tax Incentives for Infrastructure EVs and Federal Highway [...]

The article focuses on the appropriations for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) for FY2025, detailing funding levels, legislative actions, and priority areas. It outlines the U.S. President Joe Biden Administration's request for an increase in funding aimed at advancing renewable energy technologies, enhancing energy efficiency, and supporting communities affected by the energy transition.

The article presents a report from the U.S. Congressional Research Service on science and technology issues for the 118th U.S. Congress Topics discussed include interagency coordination; workforce adequacy; intellectual property policies; and tax incentives. Other areas of focus include agriculture, climate change, biotechnology, defense, energy, earth and environmental sciences.

The article focuses on U.S. President Joe Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act which addresses a range of issues, including surface transportation, water infrastructure, broadband, and minority business. It mentions bill also appropriates for the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund and for carbon reduction program administered by the Department of Transportation. It also mentions categories of topics and programs covered by the law carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS).