Communities in Hawaii & Alaska Exchange Ideas to Engage Residents in Energy Transitions

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2024 04:49:53 +0000

When the third cohort of Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP) communities was announced in 2023, the inclusion of Molokai, Hawaii, caught … [continued]

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U.S. Air Force Selects Fast Microreactor for Nuclear Power Pilot

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 17:54:58 +0000

The U.S. Air Force’s first nuclear microreactor planned for Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska under a federal nuclear microreactor pilot program will be an Oklo liquid metal-cooled fast reactor. […]

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The U.S. Geological Survey Invests Millions to Map Critical-Mineral Resources in Alaska

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Thu, 18 May 2023 17:40:30 +0000

The U.S. Geological Survey will invest more than $5.8 million to map critical-mineral resources in Alaska in partnership with the Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys. This partnership is a key step in securing a reliable and sustainable supply of the critical minerals that are essential to everything from household appliances and electronics to […]

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Clean Energy To Communities Program Launched By Department Of Energy

Credit to Author: Jake Richardson| Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2023 22:05:55 +0000

In January, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it launched the Clean Energy to Communities program, which will provide up to $50 million to support a range of communities and their clean energy development needs. Small communities might ‘’fall through cracks” when it comes to clean energy implementation. The new DOE program was created […]

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Biden Administration Shows Support For Alaska Oil Drilling Project

Credit to Author: Nexus Media| Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:40:44 +0000

The Biden administration, on Friday, signaled support for a major oil drilling project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, despite Biden’s campaign promise to end oil and gas leasing on federal lands. Sen. Lisa Murkowsi (R-AK), who supports the project, hailed the release of the assessment as a “major announcement.” Major, yes. Good? “The announcement drew […]

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Joe Biden Administration Shows Support For Alaska Drilling Project

Credit to Author: Nexus Media| Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:37:44 +0000

The Biden administration, on Friday, signaled support for a major oil drilling project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, despite Biden’s campaign promise to end oil and gas leasing on federal lands. Sen. Lisa Murkowsi (R-AK), who supports the project, hailed the release of the assessment as a “major announcement.” The project was initially approved by […]

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Average Price for Residential Electricity Less Than 15¢/kWh In 2021 In Most US States

Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2022 02:00:42 +0000

As consumers begin to transition from gasoline vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs), the price of electricity is becoming a new area of focus for motorists. Although the emphasis is often put on those states with the highest electricity prices, most states (38 states plus the District of Columbia) had average residential electricity prices of less […]

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US DOE to Support Clean Energy Transition in 12 Remote & Island Communities

Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2022 19:58:29 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced it will work with 12 competitively selected remote and island communities around the United States to help strengthen their energy infrastructure, reduce the risk of outages, and improve their future energy and economic outlook. Through the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP), DOE and […]

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