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Energy Department Offers $1.9B for Grid Upgrades

The U.S. Department of Energy announced a $1.9 billion funding opportunity to upgrade the nation's power grid. The SPARK funding opportunity aims to accelerate upgrades to meet rising electricity demand, lower costs for consumers, and improve grid reliability. Concept papers are due April 2, 2026, and applications are due May 20, 2026.

DOE Announces $355 Million for Critical Materials Production

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $355 million in funding opportunities to expand domestic production of critical materials. This initiative aims to support American industrial facilities in producing valuable minerals from byproducts and to test next-generation mining technologies.

DOE Awards Contracts to Refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded contracts to begin refilling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) by acquiring approximately one million barrels of crude oil. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in December 2025, marking a step in rebuilding the nation's energy security.

DOE Awards $2.7 Billion for Domestic Uranium Enrichment

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $2.7 billion in awards to three companies to strengthen domestic uranium enrichment services over the next ten years. This investment aims to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and bolster the nation's nuclear fuel supply chain.

DOE Seeks States to Host Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses

The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking states interested in hosting new Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses. This initiative aims to modernize the nation's nuclear fuel cycle and support advanced nuclear energy development. States are invited to express interest and provide feedback on the campus structure.

DOE Announces $134 Million for Rare Earth Supply Chains

The U.S. Department of Energy announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for up to $134 million to strengthen domestic rare earth element supply chains. The funding aims to support projects demonstrating commercial viability of recovering and refining rare earth elements from waste materials, reducing dependence on foreign sources.