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United States — United States Department of Energy

Tracked across 110 events · 4454 articles · First seen Mar 09, 2018 · Last active Aug 25, 2026

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Regulatory
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy announced a $17.5 billion conditional loan program to support new nuclear power plant construction and strengthen the domestic supply chain for reactor components. This initiative aims to accelerate the development of nuclear energy in the United States.
Jun 24, 2026 · 8 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy announced and is managing a $75 million funding initiative for projects focused on recovering critical minerals from coal and coal byproducts, aiming to strengthen domestic supply chains.
Jul 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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Business
Impact: The DOE is the owner of the site and selected Brookfield and NextEra to develop the project, advancing its AI infrastructure initiative.
Jul 29, 2026 · 22 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy>>> awarded a $66 million grant to Phoenix Tailings>>> as part of its Rare Earth Demonstration Facility Program, aiming to strengthen the domestic rare earth supply chain and promote American innovation in critical minerals processing.
Jun 04, 2026 · 6 articles
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Tech
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy supported the microreactor's development and announced its criticality, highlighting its role in advancing nuclear energy and the Trump administration's energy policy.
Jun 05, 2026 · 8 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy>>> is facilitating the repurposing of surplus plutonium for advanced nuclear technologies, aligning with the Trump administration's executive order.
May 26, 2026 · 12 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The DOE admitted in court that grant cancellations were politically motivated, undermining its credibility and facing legal challenges.
Jul 24, 2026 · 6 articles
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Tech
Impact: DOE co-funded the observatory, contributing to dark energy research.
Jun 30, 2026 · 22 articles
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Business
Impact: The DOE licensed its patented technology to SuperCritical, supporting U.S. efforts to strengthen domestic uranium supply and nuclear fuel security.
Jul 14, 2026 · 6 articles
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Tech
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy's Genesis Mission is the overarching initiative driving this research, aiming to solve the tritium extraction bottleneck for fusion energy. This event represents a significant step towards achieving its goals.
Jul 06, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
Impact: Manages U.S. SPR; data shows reserves at lowest since 1983; expects to receive 1.28 barrels per barrel released under exchange deals.
Jul 09, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Several US government agencies, including the United States — National Security Agency, FBI, Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, and United States — Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, issued a joint cybersecurity advisory on August…
Impact: The Department of Energy co-issued the advisory, reflecting its concern for energy sector infrastructure. The department's involvement may lead to increased regulatory scrutiny.
Aug 19, 2026 · 10 articles
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Tech
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy>>> Office of Science supported this work through its National Quantum Information Science Research Centers, contributing to advancements in quantum technology.
Jun 05, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Impact: The DOE signed and promoted the deal, emphasizing nonproliferation and economic benefits for US industry.
Mar 09, 2018 · 305 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The U.S. Energy Department provided a $500 million grant for the smelter and has actively promoted the project, including sending an official to United States — Inola. Its support is crucial to the project's viability.
Aug 07, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
The Trump administration announced roughly $3 billion in new federal support for critical minerals and battery projects at a State Department roundtable on August 8, 2026. The package includes a $1.4 billion conditional loan from…
Impact: The DOE hosted mining schools and announced $100 million in grants to boost mining education.
Mar 08, 2026 · 112 articles
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Business
Impact: Nvidia is teaming with the United States — United States Department of Energy to build seven new AI supercomputers, showcasing government collaboration in AI development.
Oct 29, 2025 · 10 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The Department of Energy provided a notable report on a 2015 intrusion at the United States — Pantex nuclear facility.
Jul 10, 2026 · 7 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: The DOE will provide supercomputers and datasets for the AI research initiative.
Jul 22, 2026 · 7 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: The DOE has already stopped using ALARA, aligning with the NRC's direction and supporting the administration's nuclear goals.
Jul 26, 2026 · 8 articles
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Business
Impact: The DOE's Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program supports X-energy's first commercial plant, which will benefit from the expanded graphite supply. The agreement aligns with DOE's goals for advanced nuclear deployment.
Aug 03, 2026 · 7 articles
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Regulatory
The India — Andhra Pradesh government has approved a framework to support the establishment of mobile towers in rural, remote, and commercially unviable areas to achieve 100% mobile connectivity. The Cabinet decided to provide suitable…
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy is responsible for providing subsidised or free power supply to eligible towers, a key component of the support.
Aug 08, 2026 · 13 articles
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Tech
The DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys team released the largest two-dimensional color map of the universe ever created, containing 5.6 trillion pixels and nearly 4 billion celestial objects. The map covers about 75% of the sky…
Impact: Provided major funding and computing resources through NERSC, supporting the data processing and DESI.
Aug 10, 2026 · 11 articles
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Business
The U.S. United States — Energy Information Administration reported unexpected increases in commercial crude oil inventories for the weeks ended July 31 and August 7, 2026. For the week ended July 31, crude stocks rose…
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy is responsible for releasing oil from the United States — Strategic Petroleum Reserve, contributing to the overall supply picture.
Jul 08, 2026 · 20 articles
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Tech
Cybersecurity company Atalanta has commercially released 'Argo', an AI-assisted tool that uses 'software understanding' to analyze software and internet-connected systems for vulnerabilities. The technology was instrumental in securing Viasat's satellite communications network after Russia's 2022…
Impact: The Department of Energy is using Atalanta's technology for the Genesis Mission, indicating trust in the tool for critical nuclear infrastructure.
Aug 18, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy will take a 5% equity stake in Lithium Americas and its Thacker Pass lithium mining project, aligning with the U.S. strategy for critical minerals.
Oct 06, 2025 · 7 articles
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International
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy, through Secretary Chris Wright, has reported increased oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz and emphasized Washington's commitment to ensuring its continued openness.
Apr 20, 2026 · 390 articles
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International
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy is investing in American workers, innovation, and domestic production of critical materials to counter China's rare earths dominance.
Jun 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy is included in the U.S. delegation, indicating its role in the nuclear cooperation discussions.
May 28, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy issued a report to justify the Donald Trump administration's repeal of the EPA's climate finding, but this report was later criticized by scientists and abandoned.
May 18, 2026 · 27 articles
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