The United States Department of Energy (DOE) is a Cabinet-level department of the United States Government concerned with the United States’ policies regarding energy and safety in handling nuclear material.
The United States Department of Energy (DOE) is a Cabinet-level department of the United States Government concerned with the United States’ policies regarding energy and safety in handling nuclear material.

April 13, 2026
The Department of Energy has conditionally committed up to $263 million in financing for SHINE Chrysalis' new Wisconsin-based medical isotope plant. The project aims to boost domestic production of crucial isotopes used in healthcare diagnostics while creating jobs and strengthening national security.
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April 13, 2026
California faces some of the nation's highest gasoline and electricity prices due largely to policy decisions impacting local production and refinery operations. Federal initiatives are underway aiming at lowering utility bills nationwide while supporting clean energy transitions.
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March 29, 2026
The Trump administration has ordered Unit 1 at Colorado's Craig Station coal plant to stay open past its planned closure date. Officials say this move aims at ensuring reliable electricity supply amid concerns about potential blackouts linked with earlier policies favoring renewable resources.
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March 28, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy announced it will relocate its headquarters from Forrestal Building to the Lyndon B. Johnson building alongside GSA support. Officials say this move aims at saving taxpayers over $350 million while modernizing workspaces.
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March 24, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy has ordered two Indiana coal plants to stay operational past their planned closure date in order to maintain grid stability and prevent blackouts in the Midwest. The decision follows concerns about rising outage risks amid changing energy sources.
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March 19, 2026
The Department of Energy has announced a major partnership with SoftBank and AEP Ohio for new power generation and data center development in Southern Ohio. The project aims to lower electricity costs, create jobs, support advanced research initiatives, and revitalize federal land—all at no cost to local ratepayers.
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March 16, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $293 million funding opportunity under its Genesis Mission initiative focused on advancing science and technology challenges with artificial intelligence. The program seeks proposals from interdisciplinary teams across labs, industry, and academia.
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March 15, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy has ordered TransAlta's Centralia coal plant Unit 2 in Washington state to remain operational past its scheduled closure date due to concerns about grid reliability and blackout risks in the Northwest. The move comes as federal agencies pursue both traditional power generation and new clean energy initiatives across the country.
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March 12, 2026
Secretary Chris Wright has ordered Sable Offshore Corp. to restart operations at the Santa Ynez Unit and pipeline system due to concerns about California's reliance on foreign oil. The move aims to boost domestic production, support military readiness, and create jobs in Santa Barbara County.
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March 12, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced up to $500 million in funding for expanding domestic processing and manufacturing of critical minerals used in batteries. The initiative aims to strengthen supply chains across key industries while reducing reliance on foreign sources.
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