The Latest Breaking News from the Energy Department

Trump's Energy Picks Are Refreshingly Competent

If confirmed, Chris Wright and Gov. Doug Burgum will have the opportunity to prioritize innovation and deregulation to the benefit of taxpayers and the environment.

Reason · Nov 20, 2024

Trump names fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a campaign donor and fossil fuel executive, to serve as energy secretary after his second administration begins in January

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2024

Energy grants aim to harden grid against events like Helene, Milton - Roll Call

The Energy Department on Friday announced $2 billion in grants to grid projects intended to mitigate extreme weather and increase capacity.

Roll Call · Oct 21, 2024

Officials search for offshore wind radar interference fix - Roll Call

Members of Congress are pressing for a solution for wind turbines that interfere with plane radars before more offshore projects come online.

Roll Call · Apr 15, 2024

Granholm wants to "accelerate" talks with big tech on powering AI

Growing demand from AI and data centers is a "problem" for power capacity.

Axios · Apr 1, 2024

Karnataka facing a power shortfall of 300 to 500 MW during peak hours, but situation largely stable, says Energy Dept. data

As Karnataka enters the summer months, there is an electricity deficit of 300 to 500 MW (75 – 125 million units (MU)) during peak hours in some blocks, according to data provided by the Energy Department. Although the power situation in the State is largely stable now, the government is…

The Hindu · Mar 26, 2024

Soura Shakti Mela for farmers in GKVK on March 9

The Energy Department will organise a ‘Raita Soura Shakti Mela’ (farmers’ solar energy fair) on March 9 at the GKVK campus. The mela, which will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, aims to diminish the reliability of conventional electricity for irrigation and promote self-sufficiency among farmers through the adoption of…

The Hindu · Mar 6, 2024

Gruha Jyothi scheme: More than a crore zero bills issued this year in Karnataka

Bengaluru's power sector saw tariff hikes, Gruha Jyothi scheme, power shortage & electrocution incidents in 2017.

The Hindu · Dec 27, 2023

Peak demand in summer season likely to touch 18,000 MW

After a record peak demand of over 16,000 MW earlier this year in August, in the upcoming summer season, the peak demand in Karnataka is expected to go up to 18,000-18,500 MW, officials in the Energy Department said on Tuesday. 

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

First-of-a-kind nuclear project is terminated in a blow to Biden's clean energy agenda

A project to build a first-of-a-kind small modular nuclear reactor power plant was terminated Wednesday

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023