The Department of Energy’s Request for Information seeks input for the 2026 Energy Critical Materials Assessment (CMA), which will identify materials critical for energy based on two primary factors: importance to energy and...more
The final regulations retain the general framework of the proposed regulations, with some important modifications based upon comments from industry members.
The acquisition and retirement of energy attribute certificates...more
1/9/2025
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With a renewed focus on domestic energy production and regulatory reform, the incoming administration signals significant shifts in U.S. energy and climate priorities.
The incoming Trump Administration will prioritize...more
12/19/2024
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On October 3, 2024, the Department of Energy Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to fund up to $400 million for clean energy projects in rural and remote areas via its Energy...more
The landmark nuclear legislation will help drive development, innovation, investment and deployment of advanced nuclear technologies.
The ADVANCE Act takes substantial steps to help expedite the development and deployment...more
The application cycle for Treasury to award this round of credits will soon open, providing applicants an opportunity to receive significant funding for clean energy, industrial decarbonization and critical materials...more
5/6/2024
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The proposed regulations go beyond the use of the GREET model by requiring the use of “energy attribute certificates” (EACs) to prove eligibility for the credit under section 45V of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). The use of...more
1/2/2024
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IRS ,
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Tax Credits ,
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Zero Emission Credits
The application cycle for the first round of credits will soon open. Treasury’s additional guidance clarifies what types of facilities may qualify for credits, the submission process and the selection criteria for evaluating...more
6/21/2023
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Concept papers are due on April 21, 2023, and full applications are due on August 4, 2023.
The Department of Energy will provide up to approximately 65 total awards, with up to $6 billion in total funding, for projects...more
3/14/2023
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Manufacturers ,
Renewable Energy ,
Supply Chain
DOE announces opening of the second round awards cycle of the Civil Nuclear Credit Program.
Eligibility for this round is not restricted to applicants who have publicly announced intentions to retire, thus expanding...more
The U.S. Department of Energy issued a final rule regarding procedures for imposing civil penalties for violations of DOE’s 10 CFR Part 810 regulations governing civil nuclear technology export controls.
The language of...more
Consortium membership is free and open to entities involved in any stage of the nuclear fuel cycle.
The HALEU Consortium will bring together stakeholders to work with the DOE and support the availability of HALEU for...more
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 would constitute a historic investment in the U.S. clean energy industry.
If passed, the bill would be the biggest and most significant climate and energy bill ever passed by Congress....more
7/29/2022
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Tax Reform
DOE’s revised Guidance potentially expands eligibility for reactors that derive partial revenues from competitive markets and extends the application deadline to September 6, 2022.
The Department of Energy (DOE) has...more
Owners or operators of nuclear reactors that wish to be certified to receive credits under the Civil Nuclear Credit Program should review DOE guidance and plan to submit their applications by July 5, 2022.
The Department...more
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law previously authorized and appropriated $6 billion for fiscal years 2022 – 2026 to establish the Civil Nuclear Credit (CNC) Program to prevent closures of nuclear power plants. Under the CNC,...more
The Department of Energy has released two Requests for Information soliciting feedback and recommendations on the $9.5 billion-dollar clean hydrogen programs established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
The...more
The Department of Energy has released a Notice of Intent/Request for Information describing and soliciting feedback on its proposed plan for implementing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s $6 billion Civil Nuclear Credit...more
The DOE Hydrogen Program presented in detail on nine U.S. regional clean hydrogen clusters identified as a result of its summer Request for Information.
The DOE launched a new “H2 Matchmaker” tool to enable clean hydrogen...more
On August 10, 2021, the U.S. Senate passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) by a bipartisan vote of 69–30. In addition to funding for roads and bridges, the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package establishes a...more
The Senate-passed bill authorizes and appropriates $9.5 billion for clean hydrogen research, development and demonstration programs to be managed by the Secretary of Energy.
The bulk of this funding—$8 billion—is...more
Summary of the EO -
On January 12, 2021, former President Trump issued an EO on Promoting Small Modular Reactors for National Defense and Space Exploration. The EO directs the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of...more
2/4/2021
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The Hydrogen Program Plan establishes a strategic framework to coordinate DOE’s hydrogen research, development and demonstration activities.
The Hydrogen Program Plan affirms DOE’s commitment to developing the technologies...more
- DOE will be issuing Demonstration Awards of approximately $80 million to two teams seeking to develop, construct, and demonstrate advanced reactors, as well as two to five Risk Reduction awards worth a total of $30 million...more
The proposed rule issued on October 3, 2019 would update 10 CFR Part 810 to include procedures to implement the Department of Energy’s civil penalty authority. The maximum proposed penalty is $102,522 per violation, per...more