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Data Center Energy Impacts and State Responses

Data Center Energy Impacts and State Responses

As AI adoption accelerates, data centers are rapidly expanding and driving some of the fastest-growing electricity demands in the country. States are now grappling with rising power costs, grid strain,…

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Power Sector Program

Power Sector Program

Reliable and sustainable power sectors are crucial for economic growth and energy security. The Power Sector Program (PSP), led by the U.S. Department of State, provides technical support to over…

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Wind Energy: Technologies and Approaches to Help Address Environmental Effects

Wind Energy: Technologies and Approaches to Help...

Wind energy is one of the fastest growing renewable energy sources globally. Onshore and offshore wind energy provide an abundant source of electricity with significant environmental benefits, including lower atmospheric…

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Direct Air Capture Explained

Direct Air Capture Explained

Direct air capture (DAC) is an innovative technology designed to directly pull CO2 from the atmosphere, offering a solution to mitigate climate change. It has the potential to create well-paying…

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Energy Cyber Workforce Policy Brief

Energy Cyber Workforce Policy Brief

This policy brief examines the growing shortage of cybersecurity professionals in the energy sector and outlines actions governors and state leaders can take to strengthen the talent pipeline. Developed by…

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Balancing Competing Realities: The Central Asian Republics’ Reaction to Russia’s Ukraine Invasion

Balancing Competing Realities: The Central Asian...

Central Asian states face intense pressure from Russia, China, and the United States following the Ukraine invasion. Economically dependent on Moscow yet wary of territorial threats, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,…

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U.S. DOE Efficient New Homes Program

U.S. DOE Efficient New Homes Program

The Single Family Version 2 fact sheet outlines how DOE Efficient New Homes set a higher bar for energy efficiency, comfort, and durability in new residential construction. It explains the…

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U.S. DOE Efficient New Homes Program

U.S. DOE Efficient New Homes Program

DOE Efficient New Homes are designed to significantly reduce energy use while maintaining high standards for comfort, durability, and indoor air quality. This fact sheet explains how the program aligns…

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Supply Chain Cybersecurity Principles

Supply Chain Cybersecurity Principles

The Supply Chain Cybersecurity Principles aim to fortify the global systems that support energy and industrial operations against evolving cyber threats. With a focus on shared responsibility, these principles emphasize…

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Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence for Science, Security and Technology

Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence for Science,...

Artificial intelligence (Al) is transforming how we innovate, grow our economy, and protect our nation. However, certain strategic areas of the US government’s artificial intelligence capabilities currently lag industry while…

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Executive Order 14315: Ending Market Distorting Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign- Controlled Energy Sources

Executive Order 14315: Ending Market Distorting...

This Executive Order seeks to phase out federal subsidies for wind and solar energy, citing concerns over grid reliability, fiscal responsibility, and foreign-controlled supply chains. It tasks the Departments of…

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Executive Order 14156: Declaring a National Energy Emergency

Executive Order 14156: Declaring a National Energy...

The President has declared a national energy emergency, citing high prices, foreign threats, and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities as a pressing risk to national security. This executive order activates emergency powers…

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Executive Order 14386: Strengthening United States National Defense With America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Power Generation Fleet

Executive Order 14386: Strengthening United States...

Executive Order 14386 directs the Department of War, in coordination with the Department of Energy, to strengthen national defense by prioritizing long-term power procurement from the United States coal generation…

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Mend It, Don’t End It: It’s Time to Reset Clean Energy Policy by Focusing on Price/Performance Parity (P3)

Mend It, Don’t End It: It’s Time to Reset Clean...

The future of clean energy policy lies in innovation, not just subsidies and mandates. This report highlights the importance of reaching price/performance parity (P3), where clean technologies can compete with…

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Lessons From France’s Nuclear Program

Lessons From France’s Nuclear Program

France is pressing forward with a bold new nuclear strategy, aiming to build six next-generation reactors after decades of delays and cost overrun. The EPR2 program focuses on simplified designs,…

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