Tag: Department of Energy
DOE Efficiency Standards: Scrap DOE and Part-Out Whatever Missions are Worth Saving
By Mark Krebs and Tom Tanton “The Deep State is cancer-like in nature. Like cancer, it must be rooted out before it metastasizes—as it would have if subject to another four years of a Harris (Obama 4.0?) Administration.” “It’s time to...
Taxpayers Shouldn’t Have to Bail Out Lab-Grown Meat Companies
With many scientists saying climate change is a major future challenge, lawmakers are looking to fund projects that could mitigate potential threats. But this situation has also given rise to conniving lobbyists who exploit climate change to look for government...
Friends of Earth Sues DOE Over $1.1 Billion Diablo Canyon Plant Extension Funding
The environmental group Friends of Earth sued the United States Department of Energy on Wednesday over the $1.1 billion the Department gave the state to keep the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant open until at least 2030, citing that they...
CPUC Votes To Extend Life Of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant Through 2030
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted to extend the life of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant t0 2030 on Thursday, passing one of the final hurdles to guarantee to keep the plant operating throughout the decade amidst continued environmental...
Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant to Remain Open As License Renewal Is Considered
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced on Thursday that the last remaining nuclear power plant in California, Diablo Canyon, will be exempted and will continue to operate while the license renewal application is considered. The debate over extending the...
Department of Energy Awards $1.1 Billion In Funding For Diablo Canyon Plant Extension
The United States Department of Energy announced on Monday that $1.1 billion would be awarded to fund the short-term extension of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant in San Luis Obispo County well into the next decade. The debate over...