Jennifer Granholm

$40 Million to Train the Clean Energy Workforce from Biden-Harris Admin

Funding from the President’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Broaden the Energy Efficiency Workforce, by Training and Certifying Workers to Conduct Energy Audits and Surveys WASHINGTON, D.C. — In support of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is now accepting applications for competitive funding to upskill … [continued]

Biden-Harris Admin Announces $530 Million for Building Energy Efficiency & Resilience to Cut Consumer Costs

President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Funding Available to Help States, Territories, and Localities Adopt and Implement Latest Innovative Building Energy Codes WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, a key pillar of Bidenomics, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announces up to $530 … [continued]

"The first NEVI-funded electric vehicle charging station opens in Ohio." Photo from Ohio Department of Transportation.

Biden-Harris Admin Celebrates USA’s 1st NEVI-Funded EV Charging Stations in Ohio & New York

Stations in London, Ohio and Kingston, New York Are Historic Step Towards Building an Electrified Transportation System that is Convenient, Affordable, and Reliable for All Americans KINGSTON, NEW YORK — The Biden-Harris Administration applauds Ohio and New York for opening America’s first electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations funded through … [continued]

New U.S. DOE Office to Coordinate Critical & Emerging Technology

Office Will Align DOE’s World-Class Expertise on Technologies Like Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Quantum, and Semiconductors WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the launch of the Office of Critical and Emerging Technology to ensure U.S. investments in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, quantum computing, and … [continued]

U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Transportation, & Transport Canada — Taking Action to…

Today, on the margins of COP28, United States Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm, United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, and Canada’s Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez issued the following statement: “The governments of the United States and Canada share a strong commitment to addressing the urgent global challenge of … [continued]

U.S. Department of Energy: $13 Million to Connect More Puerto Rico Communities with Residential Solar…

Funding Will Support Direct Outreach Efforts to Connect Up to 40,000 Vulnerable Households with Solar Panels; Part of a $1 Billion Commitment to Increase Resilience for Puerto Rican Households WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced a slate of community groups and nonprofits selected to receive up to … [continued]

Energy Facts: Impact of the Investing in America Agenda on Tennessee

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm visits Tennessee On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm will travel to Tennessee to meet with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Leadership and local officials and energy leaders, showcasing the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic investments in clean energy in the South. … [continued]

U.S. Department of Energy: $3 Million to Transition Tribal Colleges & Universities to Clean Energy

Funding for Two Projects Supports President Biden’s Goals to Lower Energy Costs, Strengthen Energy Security, and Improve Resiliency in Tribal Communities WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced $3 million in funding for two projects aimed at transitioning Tribal College and University campuses to clean energy. This … [continued]

Midjourney-generated image of a bird's eye view of transmission grid.

$42 Million to Strengthen Reliability, Resiliency, & Affordability of America’s Power Grid

Funding for 15 Research and Development Projects Across 11 States Will Bolster Efficiency of Grid Operations and Prevent Outages, Supporting President Biden’s Efforts to Modernize America’s Electric Grid and Achieve a Net-Zero Economy by 2050  WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $42 million for 15 projects … [continued]