DOE’s proposed Process Rule update: how future appliance standards may change
United States Energy Environment and Federal Rules – DOE proposes updating its appliance “Process Rule.” Comments due Aug 6; webinar July 15.
Department of Energy
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GAO flags 24 priority-open recommendations for DOE—nuclear, cleanup, energy
United States Federal Watchdogs and Public Spending – GAO: DOE has 270 open recommendations, including 24 “priority open,” covering nuclear, cleanup, energy.
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DOE opens 60-day comment window on draft 2026 National Transmission Needs Study
United States Infrastructure and Power Grid – DOE released a draft 2026 transmission needs study for 60 days of public input; comments close Sept. 7.
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GAO: DOE nuclear waste “mission need” can lock in solutions early
United States Federal Watchdogs and Public Spending – GAO says DOE’s nuclear waste “mission need” stage names a preferred fix early, despite rules to keep options open.
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GAO flags slow Puerto Rico grid recovery after Hurricane Maria
United States National Accountability Fast Follow — a July 2 GAO report says most of the federal money for Puerto Rico’s grid recovery is still undisbursed, with reviews, staffing gaps and coordination problems slowing progress.