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
California leads U.S. states with its high energy prices amid policy-driven restrictions on local production and refinery closures. Federal programs seek solutions through clean technology investment and updated building codes while state residents face continued economic pressures.
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April 13, 2026
The Department of Energy has conditionally committed up to $263 million in loans for SHINE Chrysalis’ new isotope manufacturing facility in Wisconsin. The project aims to strengthen domestic supplies needed by millions of patients each year while creating jobs. Federal officials say it marks progress toward greater U.S. energy security.
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March 30, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy has ordered two Indiana coal plants scheduled for closure in late 2025 to remain operational through June 2026 due to concerns about grid reliability in the Midwest region. Officials cite risks from retiring reliable generation sources too quickly amid ongoing national discussions around clean energy policy.
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March 29, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy plans to relocate its headquarters from Forrestal Building to the Lyndon B. Johnson building in partnership with GSA—a move projected to save over $350 million in taxpayer funds. Officials say this transition supports broader goals around government efficiency while aligning facility needs with modern standards.
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March 29, 2026
The Trump administration has ordered a Colorado coal plant scheduled for closure in late 2025 be kept operational through mid-2026. Officials say this move aims at ensuring stable electricity supply amid concerns about grid reliability if traditional power sources are retired too quickly.
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March 19, 2026
The Department of Energy has announced a major public-private partnership with SoftBank and AEP Ohio aimed at redeveloping federal land in Southern Ohio for new power generation facilities and an advanced data center campus. The project promises job creation, lower electricity costs regionally, environmental cleanup efforts at Portsmouth Site, as well as broader economic benefits.
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March 16, 2026
The Department of Energy has announced a $293 million funding opportunity under its Genesis Mission initiative focused on artificial intelligence solutions for national science challenges. The program seeks proposals from interdisciplinary teams across labs, industry, and academia. Application deadlines begin April 28.
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March 15, 2026
The Trump administration has ordered TransAlta's Centralia coal plant Unit 2 in Washington state to stay open past its planned closure date. Officials say this move aims to prevent blackouts and maintain affordable electricity in the Northwest while balancing broader federal clean energy initiatives.
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March 12, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy has initiated an emergency crude oil exchange from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve in response to global supply disruptions. This action aims to stabilize markets while maintaining national security assets. Additional DOE programs continue supporting clean energy initiatives nationwide.
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March 12, 2026
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has ordered Sable Offshore Corp. to restart operations at the Santa Ynez Unit and its pipeline system due to concerns over California's reliance on foreign oil for regional needs and military readiness. The move aims to boost domestic production while reducing vulnerabilities tied to overseas imports.
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