FY 2026 Budget Justification | Department of Energy
Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Justification documents to support the Department of Energy Budget Request to Congress
Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation
The Office of Energy Technology will continue to lead the world in research and development for cutting-edge energy technologies, fuels, chemicals, and hydropower.
Advancing energy storage: The future trajectory of lithium-ion battery
During the use phase, lithium-ion batteries offer a cleaner energy alternative, particularly when employed in EVs and renewable energy storage. The transition from conventional fossil fuel
The Nation''s Nuclear Reactor Fleet Is on the Rise
The U.S. Department of Energy''s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy is underway with a new effort that will use existing nuclear energy infrastructure to put more power on the grid. The Utility
Battery storage to drive lithium demand growth globally
"China was on track to install over 60% of all utility-scale storage globally in 2025, and so in the absence of further policy changes, about 45% of global demand has just been wiped away," said George
Executive summary – Batteries and Secure Energy Transitions –
Strong growth occurred for utility-scale battery projects, behind-the-meter batteries, mini-grids and solar home systems for electricity access, adding a total of 42 GW of battery storage capacity globally.
2026 DOE 202 (c) Orders
On January 26, 2026, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued an emergency Order No. 202-26-07, pursuant to section 202 (c) of the Federal Power Act, to Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and
FACT SHEET: The Energy Department Is Delivering On Accelerating
The Department of Energy (DOE) is fully committed to unleashing America''s next nuclear renaissance, from reinvigorating domestic supply chains to delivering gigawatts of new reactors.
THE STATE OF AMERICAN ENERGY: Promises Made, Promises Kept
The Energy Department is Delivering on President Trump''s Agenda of to Unleash American Energy Dominance.
Energy Department Announces $175 Million to
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $175 million in funding for six projects to modernize, retrofit, and extend the useful life of coal-fired power plants that serve rural
Top 10 Applications of Lithium-Ion Batteries in 2025:
Explore the top 10 uses of lithium-ion batteries in 2025, from EVs to smart grids. Learn types, benefits, and future trends with Shizen Energy.
Exploring Solar Energy Student Guide (7 Activities)
Like solar cells, concentrated solar power systems use solar energy to make electricity. Since the solar radiation that reaches the earth is so spread out and diluted, it must be concentrated to produce the
Genesis Mission
Genesis Mission brings together the Department of Energy''s 17 National Laboratories with America''s leading universities and industry, including pioneers in artificial intelligence, computing, materials,
Department of Energy
Genesis Mission leverages the Department of Energy''s unique scientific datasets-spanning more than 100 petabytes of experimental and simulation data across every major domain of science—to double