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Research Needs for a Secure and Prosperous Arctic
The Arctic is emerging as both a strategic frontier and a rapidly changing environment, requiring research that strengthens U.S. security, communities, energy resilience, and economic stability. With Alaska’s vast natural…
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Lessons From France’s Nuclear Program
France is pressing forward with a bold new nuclear strategy, aiming to build six next-generation reactors after decades of delays and cost overrun. The EPR2 program focuses on simplified designs,…
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Foundations for OT Cybersecurity: Asset Inventory...
Operational technology (OT) systems form the backbone of critical infrastructure, yet their complexity and connectivity make them prime targets for cyber threats. This guidance from CISA and global partners stresses…
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Consumer Prices
Aging offshore oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico pose growing risks to safety, the environment, and taxpayers. This GAO report calls for stronger federal oversight and coordination…
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Executive Order 14315: Ending Market Distorting...
This Executive Order seeks to phase out federal subsidies for wind and solar energy, citing concerns over grid reliability, fiscal responsibility, and foreign-controlled supply chains. It tasks the Departments of…
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Executive Order 14156: Declaring a National Energy...
The President has declared a national energy emergency, citing high prices, foreign threats, and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities as a pressing risk to national security. This executive order activates emergency powers…
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Measure the Unmeasurable: Demonstrating the...
Quantifying the value of science infrastructure is no easy task, but it’s essential for shaping smart investments. RTI’s work with neutron scattering facilities showcases how federal research infrastructure fuels innovation…
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From Pirates to Power Plays: Geopolitical...
The Gulf of Guinea (GoG) is evolving from a hotspot of piracy into a stage for international power competition and organized energy crime. Once dominated by kidnappings for ransom, the…
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Executive Order 14261: Reinvigorating America’s...
America’s latest executive order puts coal back at center stage, declaring it vital to the nation’s economic prosperity, grid reliability, and even the power-hungry growth of AI data centers. It…
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Executive Order 14262: Strengthening the...
Executive Order 14262 aims to reinforce the reliability and security of the U.S. electric grid in response to rising demand from AI growth and domestic manufacturing. The Department of Energy…
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Executive Order 14260: Protecting American Energy...
Executive Order 14260, issued in April 2025, aims to protect domestic energy production from what the administration deems unconstitutional or excessive state and local regulations. It directs the Attorney General…
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Mend It, Don’t End It: It’s Time to Reset Clean...
The future of clean energy policy lies in innovation, not just subsidies and mandates. This report highlights the importance of reaching price/performance parity (P3), where clean technologies can compete with…
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Sustainable Building Technologies
With over 130 million buildings in the U.S. consuming 40% of the nation’s energy and contributing to over 30% of greenhouse gas emissions, sustainable building technologies are gaining momentum. Innovations…
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Power Sector Program
Reliable and sustainable power sectors are crucial for economic growth and energy security. The Power Sector Program (PSP), led by the U.S. Department of State, provides technical support to over…
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Cybersecurity for Smart Inverters
Smart inverters play a pivotal role in modern solar energy systems, but their reliance on internet connectivity makes them vulnerable to cyber threats. To enhance security, NIST has outlined practical…
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