President Joe Biden’s fiscal blueprint suggests that internal watchdogs at energy and environmental agencies will receive significant funding increases under the plan. The Department of Energy’s Office of Inspector General would receive $152.5 million from the fiscal plan, which includes $149 million for the office’s base appropriation and $3.5M for oversight of the Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund. The inspectors general argue that they need more resources to keep an eye on the funds as they investigate potential fraud and waste within government operations.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
