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- 1Trump and Duffy finalize rollback of fuel economy standards▼President Trump & Transportation Secretary Duffy Finalize “Freedom Means Affordable Cars” Initiative to Reset Fuel Economy Standards, End Illegal EV Mandate | US Department of Transportation
President Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy have finalized the "Freedom Means Affordable Cars" initiative, which resets federal fuel economy standards and ends what the administration calls an illegal electric vehicle mandate. The Department of Transportation framed the move as lowering car prices for American consumers, while the rollback of efficiency rules is expected to draw criticism from environmental and clean-energy groups.
- 2U.S. Navy advances W93 nuclear warhead development▼U.S. Navy advances development of new W93 nuclear warhead for submarine-launched ballistic missiles
The U.S. Navy is moving forward with development of the W93, a new nuclear warhead intended for submarine-launched ballistic missiles. The programme, run with the Department of Energy's nuclear weapons complex, is part of efforts to modernise the sea-based leg of the U.S. nuclear triad, replacing warheads carried on Trident II D5 missiles aboard ballistic missile submarines.
- 3Trump administration proposes fuel rules that would raise gas prices▼Gas prices are too low for Trump. "The Department of Transportation says it’s ready to announce fuel economy standards t
The Department of Transportation is preparing to announce new fuel economy standards that analysts estimate would raise gas prices by about 76 cents a gallon and increase fuel use by 45%. Critics say the move is baffling while energy costs are already elevated by the war in Ukraine, with some arguing the administration views cheap gas as a problem rather than a benefit.
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The Washington Examiner reports that the Trump administration's Energy Department is expanding its activities internationally. Beyond the headline, no further details are available about what specific global initiatives or policies the department is pursuing. The report lands amid ongoing debate over US energy and climate policy under the Trump administration.
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The US Navy's W93/Mk7 nuclear warhead program has moved into a new development phase. The W93 is intended as a future replacement warhead for the Navy's submarine-launched ballistic missile arsenal. The milestone signals continued progress in the Pentagon and Department of Energy's long-term effort to modernize the US nuclear weapons stockpile, a costly and politically sensitive undertaking.
- 6Princeton Plasma Physics Lab contract extended amid AI research push▼PPPL contract extended amidst AI research ventures, concerns over facility management
The US Department of Energy has extended its contract for the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, a major federal fusion research facility operated by Princeton University. The extension comes as the lab pursues new artificial intelligence applications in plasma and fusion research, while some raise concerns about how the facility is being managed. The news highlights both the lab's growing role in AI-driven science and questions over its operational oversight.
- 7DOE Approves Floating Solar Pilot for Colorado Reservoir▼Federal Water Tap, September 28, 2026: DOE Clears a Floating-Solar Test Project for a Small Colorado Reservoir
The Department of Energy has cleared a floating-solar test project on a small reservoir in Colorado, according to Circle of Blue's Federal Water Tap briefing dated September 28, 2026. The project will test placing solar panels on water, an approach that saves land and can reduce evaporation while generating renewable power for nearby users.
- 8Q ENERGY Opens 11 MWp Solar Farm in France's Marne▼Q ENERGY Inaugurates 11 MWp Solar Farm in France's Marne Department
Renewable energy developer Q ENERGY has inaugurated an 11 MWp solar farm in the Marne department in northeastern France. The facility adds new photovoltaic capacity to the region's energy mix and marks another step in France's push to expand solar power. Industry outlets reported the opening as part of ongoing solar development activity across the country.
- 9CenterPoint Energy lands $50 million federal award for grid upgrades▼CenterPoint Energy receives $50M award from DOE for grid technology upgrades
CenterPoint Energy has been awarded $50 million from the US Department of Energy to fund upgrades to its electricity grid technology. The utility says the investment will help modernize infrastructure and improve reliability for customers. The announcement comes as utilities across the country race to strengthen aging grids against extreme weather and rising demand.
- 10Pennsylvania DEP Permits 150-Mile Transmission Line Across 8 Counties▼DEP Issues Chapter 105 Permits For Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission 150 Mile Piney-Seward And Erie South Piney Transmission Line Project Crossing 8 Counties
Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection has issued Chapter 105 permits for Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission's Piney-Seward and Erie South Piney transmission line project, a roughly 150-mile route crossing eight counties. The permits clear a key regulatory hurdle for the high-voltage line. Details on conditions, opposition, and the project's timeline have not yet been widely reported.