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August 10, 2026The Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity (OE) leads efforts to catalyze onshore production and availability of critical grid components to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers as outlined in OE’s Strategic Plan.Office of Electricity
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August 5, 2026U.S. nuclear plants are licensed for 40 years. Some have received 20-year extensions not once but twice, extending their lifespans to 80 years.Office of Nuclear Energy
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August 5, 2026When exploring how to break down waste plastic, researchers at DOE’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory created a material with a surprising application.Office of Science
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August 4, 2026The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity (OE) is working to develop technical solutions, issue best practices, and strengthen coordination among utilities, national labs, and government agencies to prevent grid-related wildfire ignitions.Office of Electricity
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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, 2026The May 2026 Natural Gas Imports and Exports Monthly Report details how American natural gas is moving across global markets. This blog summarizes how U.S. natural gas continues to bolster energy security, enhance reliability, and support economic growth.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 28, 2026How the Department of Energy’s support for basic research in 1985 set the foundation for today’s quantum technology.Office of Science
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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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July 14, 2026The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity (OE) launched the Storage Design Strategies to Ease Production (STEP) Prize, a new competition to help the next generation of energy storage technologies move more smoothly from concept to real-world manufacturing.Office of Electricity