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Energy Department Aims to Expedite $289 Billion in Loans

2/22/2026

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The Energy Department's Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF), established in 2005, concentrates on nuclear, coal, oil, gas, and critical materials under Director Gregory Beard.
EDF holds a loan authority of $289 billion.
Beard seeks to expedite loan approvals after reviewing $83.6 billion in Biden-era loans to align with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration goals.
Rising electricity prices and demand driven by AI and manufacturing drive EDF to improve affordability and reliability.

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The Energy Department's Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF), established in 2005, concentrates on nuclear, coal, oil, gas, and critical materials under Director Gregory Beard.
EDF holds a loan authority of $289 billion.
Beard seeks to expedite loan approvals after reviewing $83.6 billion in Biden-era loans to align with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration goals.
Rising electricity prices and demand driven by AI and manufacturing drive EDF to improve affordability and reliability.