Tag: DOE
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Emergency Order Keeps Aging Colorado Coal Plant Open One Day Before Closure
Overview of the Emergency Action The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order late Tuesday aimed at keeping an aging coal-fired plant in Colorado online, just one day before its scheduled retirement. The directive, issued under the Defense Production Act and related authorities, directs the facility to continue generating electricity to support grid reliability…
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DOE Tightens Oversight of Power Projects to Boost Energy Security
Overview: Strengthening Oversight to Secure the Grid The Department of Energy (DOE) in the Philippines is stepping up its supervision of 200 power generation projects to ensure they are completed on time and contribute to the country’s energy security. This intensified oversight reflects a broader government push to reduce project delays, improve reliability, and diversify…
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DOE Tightens Oversight of Power Projects to Boost Philippines’ Energy Security
Stronger Oversight for a More Reliable Power Grid The Department of Energy (DOE) in the Philippines is intensifying its supervision of 200 planned and ongoing power generation projects. This move aims to ensure timely completion, reduce execution risks, and ultimately strengthen the country’s energy security as demand continues to rise across domestic and industrial sectors.…
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DOE Coal Plant Order in Washington Sparks State Outrage
Background: A Contested Emergency Directive The U.S. Department of Energy, operating under the administration of President Donald Trump, issued an emergency order directing the TransAlta coal-fired power plant in Centralia, Washington, to continue operating despite a state law that aims to phase out coal power. This order intersects federal energy policy with state environmental and…
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Researchers Turn Poplar Trees into Mini Factories for Biodegradable Plastics
Scientists Equip Trees to Build Tomorrow’s Plastics Researchers from Brookhaven National Laboratory, under the U.S. Department of Energy, have taken a bold step toward sustainable manufacturing by engineering poplar trees to produce key chemicals used to make biodegradable plastics. The work, conducted in controlled environments and field trials, aims to convert long cycles of conventional…
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Philippines-Singapore Carbon Credits Cooperation for Growth
The Philippines and Singapore have stitched a landmark pathway for carbon credits cooperation, wrapping up a high-level forum that could reshape the regional climate finance landscape. Organized by the Singapore Embassy, Makati Business Club, Inc., and the Philippines-Singapore Business Council, the event brought together more than 200 participants from government and industry in both countries.…
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Philippines, Singapore Advance Carbon Credits Cooperation for Sustainable Growth
Forum marks a milestone for regional carbon markets The High-Level Forum on Carbon Credits, organized by the Singapore Embassy, the Makati Business Club, and the Philippines-Singapore Business Council, drew more than 200 participants from government and industry in the Philippines and Singapore. It was the first event of its kind to chart the way forward…
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Star Formation Breakthrough Wins Dawson Award for PPPL
Groundbreaking Dawson Award recognizes a lab breakthrough in star formation A team of scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) and Princeton University has earned the Dawson Award for a groundbreaking study on how swirling matter in laboratory plasmas can lead to the formation of stars, planets, and even supermassive…
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Philippines DOE to Boost Renewable Energy Auctions with 4 New Capacity Offers
Introduction to the Philippines’ Renewable Energy Strategy In a bold move to enhance its renewable energy sector, the Department of Energy (DOE) in the Philippines is set to launch four additional capacity auctions. This decision aims to broaden opportunities for local and international investors, following the recent success of the fifth Green Energy Auction (GEA)…
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Philippines to Launch More Renewable Energy Capacity Auctions
Philippines DOE Announces New Renewable Energy Capacity Auctions In a major announcement at the APAC Wind Energy Summit in Melbourne, Australia, the Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) is set to open new avenues for local and foreign investors. Following the completion of its fifth Green Energy Auction (GEA) for 3.3 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind,…