Oklo's Small Modular Reactor Reaches 'Criticality'
Oklo Inc.'s small modular reactor has achieved a significant milestone by reaching 'criticality,' as announced by the Energy Department.
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Oklo Inc.'s small modular reactor has achieved a significant milestone by reaching 'criticality,' as announced by the Energy Department.
Democrats are demanding that the Trump administration release billions in funding for energy projects after a top Energy Department lawyer admitted in court filings that the projects were canceled solely because they were in 'Blue States'.
The U.S. oil reserve has reached a 40-year low, though the Energy Department states there is still plenty of breathing room, with operational minimums far lower than industry estimates.

The largest US power grid has declared an emergency to prevent blackouts as a mega heat dome is expected to descend on the eastern half of the country, prompting the Energy Department to issue orders to reduce risk.
The Energy Department has announced that an advanced nuclear reactor has achieved a critical milestone, marking a significant step in nuclear energy development.
The U.S. Energy Department has announced the restoration of funding for various carbon removal projects.

The US Education Department will move to a smaller office, with the larger Energy Department taking over its former headquarters.
The oil will be released in the form of loans that companies will return with extra barrels as a premium, the US Energy Department said.

Democratic and progressive lawmakers are urging the energy department to freeze gas exports, citing the struggle of US households with high heating costs, as energy prices continue to rise nationwide.

The U.S. Department of Energy has issued an emergency order to address an energy crisis and secure the power grid across 17 states.
The US Energy Department is facing accusations that it cut grants to states based on their voting patterns, specifically targeting those that voted 'blue' in elections.

Over 1,600 energy department webpages offering utility bill savings information have been removed, coinciding with soaring US temperatures and the Trump administration's efforts to weaken efficiency rules.

The federal government's Energy Department has promised $17.5 billion in loans to help utilities acquire large components for up to 10 new nuclear reactors, though it remains unclear which companies will participate.

New guidance from the Energy Department suggests that rebates for appliance swaps under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) could be phased out, potentially preventing individuals from receiving financial incentives for such exchanges.

The House of Representatives of the Parliament of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is scheduled to hold an emergency session in Sarajevo to discuss the proposed law on Southern Interconnection.

California's Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against the US Energy Department to prevent it from using a Cold War-era law to restart a controversial oil pipeline that was closed after a 2015 spill.

The Energy Department made the rules public a month after NPR reported about their existence. The rules slash requirements for security and environmental protections.

The Energy Department of SYRIZA-PS stresses the need for a consistent and long-term energy plan for Greece, asserting there should be no ambiguity on issues of sovereign rights and energy strategy.

The Energy Department, under the Trump administration, is converting a former Cold War-era uranium enrichment facility into a campus for AI data centers and gas plants, marking a trend of repurposing federal land.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued an emergency order authorizing Southwest Power Pool Inc. to utilize specific energy resources to mitigate the risk of blackouts caused by hot weather conditions.

A man carrying a Tibetan flag died after setting himself on fire near the United Nations headquarters in New York City. Police identified the individual, with exiled Tibetans recognizing him as an activist.
A proposal suggests building the Women's History and Latino Museums on the Energy Department headquarters site, arguing that not all Smithsonian institutions need to be on the National Mall.

Malaysia's Atomic Energy Department concluded its investigation into alleged radiation compliance issues at UMMC, finding no evidence to support claims of a 'cancer cluster' at the medical center.

The Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) aims to secure 2 million barrels of fuel, utilizing a P20-billion emergency fund to implement its fuel program.
Cuba has been hit by a second nationwide power outage within a week, according to the country's energy department.
The Chief Secretary highlighted significant infrastructure and welfare improvements within the Energy Department.
Southern Co has secured the largest loan ever granted by the US Department of Energy, signaling significant investment in its energy projects.