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July 30, 2026Two new reports released by the National Coal Council closely align with HGEO's mission and ongoing work. The reports provide recommendations to strengthen America's coal industry through innovation, investment, and domestic and international expansion.Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office
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July 28, 2026On July 21, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Labor signed a Memorandum of Understanding focused on mining technology innovation to increase the safety, efficiency, and productivity of mining operations.Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office
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July 16, 2026On July 21, DOE leaders including Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, DOE Under Secretary Kyle Haustveit, and DOE Acting Assistant Secretary for HGEO Curt Coccodrilli will join the National Coal Council for its second meeting of 2026.Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office
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June 26, 2026Emergency order addresses critical grid reliability issues by saving affordable, beautiful, clean coal generation from going offline.Energy.gov
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June 9, 2026The Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office's investments, partnerships, and on-the-ground engagements represent the work underway to strengthen America's coal industry and position it for the future.Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office
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Press ReleasesJune 4, 2026The U.S. Department of Energy today announced it will support 13 American coal-fired power plants and new coal export infrastructure by providing up to $500 million in Defense Production Act Title III (DPA) funds.Energy.gov
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Press ReleasesJune 4, 2026The U.S. Department of Energy today announced the selection of four coal modernization and reliability projects to strengthen coal-based generation, grid reliability, and strategic energy infrastructure.Energy.gov
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June 4, 2026The Trump Administration is Strengthening Grid Reliability and National Security by Reinvigorating the American Coal IndustryEnergy.gov
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Press ReleasesMay 18, 2026Emergency order keeps beautiful, clean coal generation available and reduces energy costs for AmericansEnergy.gov
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March 25, 2026The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) hosted a series of regional coal workshops across Arizona, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and North Dakota.Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office