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DOE Announces Plan to Modernize Department
U.S. Department of Energy announces intent to modernize the agency’s organizational structure.
December 15, 2017
Energy Department Workshop Focuses On Long-Term Plan for Puerto Rico’s Energy Infrastructure
Conversation at the workshop was driven by a dialogue of existing Puerto Rico energy plans, developed by several organizations.
December 14, 2017
Department of Energy Announces $100 Million Open Solicitation for Transformative Energy Projects
OPEN will support America’s top innovators through dozens of early-stage research and development projects.
December 13, 2017
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry Announces $18.5 Million for Offshore Wind Research
Consortium will conduct U.S.-specific research aimed at reducing the cost of offshore wind in the United States.
December 12, 2017
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry Announces $30 Million Investment in Advanced Nuclear Technology
Department of Energy is soliciting proposals for cost-shared projects to develop innovative, industry-driven reactor designs.
December 7, 2017
Departments of Energy & Commerce Co-chair Third Meeting of U.S.-Mexico Energy Business Council
The binational private sector council has submitted and prioritized numerous consensus recommendations designed to increase trade.
December 5, 2017
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia Committed to Advancing Research and Collaboration in Clean Fossil Fuels and Carbon Management
Secretary Perry was received by H.E. Khalid Al Falih, Saudi Minister of Energy, Industry, and Mineral Resources, during his visit to Saudi Arabia.
December 4, 2017
High Concentrations of Rare Earth Elements Found in American Coal Basins
Concentrated samples found in Illinois, Northern Appalachian, Central Appalachian, Rocky Mountain Coal Basins are greater than 300 parts per million.
November 29, 2017
Energy Department Announces $25 Million for Combined Heat and Power Technologies
Combined heat and power can support economic competitive advantage, promote economic development and instill resiliency in businesses and communities.
November 28, 2017
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry Issues Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Funding Opportunity Annou...
Energy Department issues Funding Opportunity Announcement for the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs.
November 27, 2017
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STEM: The Basic Building Blocks for Inspiration and Innovation
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Dr. Grace Bochenek, Director of the National Energy Technology Lab (NETL), shared her thoughts on the importance of STEM education.
Think and Work Like A Computer Scientist With the U.S. Department of Energy
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December 4-10 is Computer Science Education Week. Check out some of the computer science resources at Energy.
Deploying Clean Energy Teaching Resources at the Second Annual C3E STEM Educators’ Workshop
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A summary of the teacher training event in Boston after the C3E Women's conference in November 2017.
10 Intriguing Facts About the World's First Nuclear Chain Reaction
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Check out these 10 intriguing facts that you probably didn’t know about the world’s first controlled release of nuclear energy.
How the Energy Department is Helping to Restore Power in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
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A look at the Energy Department Department's efforts to bring power back to islands devastated by recent hurricanes.
Updated Energy Saver Guide Covers New Technologies
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New English and Spanish versions of the Energy Saver Guide are now available.
GridEx IV: Government and Industry Exercise Together to Improve the Response to Grid Security Emergencies
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Grid Security Exercise – known as GridEx – is designed to test the electricity sector’s ability to respond to grid security emergencies.
Powering Up NASA’s Human Reach for the Red Planet
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Learn how the Energy Department is helping power NASA's future space missions.
STEM at Savannah River National Lab
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At Savannah River National Laboratory, "We Put Science to Work." Learn about the Lab’s innovative work in STEM from Director Michalske in this blog.
How ARPA-E Tech Helped Detect Hurricane Harvey’s Hidden Hazards
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After Hurricane Harvey, laser-guided drone technology funded by ARPA-E helped with recovery efforts by searching for leaking natural gas pipelines.
One of the most ubiquitous items in the world is an item you can probably see from wherever you’re listening… the light bulb. The story of how the light bulb came to light is a fascinating one that we think even a child could understand.
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STEM: The Basic Building Blocks for Inspiration and Innovation
Dr. Grace Bochenek, Director of the National Energy Technology Lab (NETL), shared her thoughts on the importance of STEM education.
December 11, 2017
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Think and Work Like A Computer Scientist With the U.S. Department of Energy
December 4-10 is Computer Science Education Week. Check out some of the computer science resources at Energy.
December 7, 2017
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Deploying Clean Energy Teaching Resources at the Second Annual C3E STEM Educators’ Workshop
A summary of the teacher training event in Boston after the C3E Women's conference in November 2017.
December 5, 2017
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STEM at Savannah River National Lab
At Savannah River National Laboratory, "We Put Science to Work." Learn about the Lab’s innovative work in STEM from Director Michalske in this blog.
November 14, 2017
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