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U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

Federal department overseeing energy, science, and nuclear security

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Headquarters: Washington, United States
Company type: Government agency
Number of employees: 10,000+
Industry: Government Administration Activities

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Latest news about U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

In short: DOE issued emergency grid orders, funded a $1.9 billion nuclear restart, and secured deals to increase Venezuelan energy production.

Company announcements

Yesterday DOE

DOE issues emergency order to ensure Schahfer plant operation

The order directed NIPSCO and MISO to make Units 17 and 18 available and use economic dispatch from September 20 through December 18, 2026.

September 5 DOE

DOE finances a $1.9 billion nuclear restart in Iowa

The loan supports NextEra Energy to return the Duane Arnold Energy Center online, adding 615 megawatts of baseload power and creating thousands of jobs pending regulatory approval.

September 2 DOE

DOE promotes Venezuelan investment deals for shared prosperity

Secretary Chris Wright states these financial agreements aim to generate economic growth and stability for citizens on both sides of the border.

August 26 DOE

DOE issues executive order to secure bulk-power system

The order authorizes the Secretary of Energy to prohibit foreign-supplied equipment posing national security risks and mandates implementing rules within 120 days.

Media coverage

September 16 Reuters

US bets heavy on Westinghouse fleet but cost hurdles loom

New federal financing for ten Westinghouse AP1000 reactors could boost the nuclear supply chain but promised reductions in costs and construction times will not be...

September 11 Law360

DC Circ. Nixes Energy Dept.'s Order To Keep Coal Plant Open - Law360

The D.C. Circuit on Friday wiped out a U.S. Department of Energy order to keep open a Michigan coal-fired power plant slated for retirement, saying...

September 8 Yahoo Finance

DOE Closes $1.9-Billion Loan to Restart Duane Arnold Nuclear Plant

The U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) said the agency has closed a loan of as much as $1.9 billion to NextEra Energy to support the...

August 27 JD Supra

Trump Executive Order targets foreign-sourced bulk-power equipment, expands Department of Energy authority

On August 26, 2026, President Trump issued Executive Order 14421, "Declaring a National Emergency to Secure the United States Bulk-Power System...

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