Energy News
Secretary Perry Announces Up to $78 Million for Bioenergy Research Funding Opportunities
Four funding opportunities support early-stage bioenergy research and development.
May 3, 2018
Department of Energy to Invest $30 Million in Quantum Science Initiative
Research will help lay the groundwork for future computing.
May 2, 2018
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry Announces $68.5 Million for Advanced Vehicle Technologies Research
The Energy Department announced $68.5 million for advanced vehicle technologies supporting affordable mobility, energy security, and economic growth.
May 1, 2018
Department of Energy Announces Funding to Support Long-Duration Energy Storage
ARPA-E provides up to $30 million to develop storage technologies for secure, resilient grid.
May 1, 2018
Undersecretary of Energy Menezes Announces $23 Million in New Funding to Advance Marine Energy Technologies
The Energy Department announced $23 million to support marine energy industry advancement in wave, tidal, ocean and river current technologies.
April 30, 2018
Students from Massachusetts and Washington Win DOE’s 28th National Science Bowl®
Successful competition highlights importance of investing in the next generation of leaders in science
April 30, 2018
Department of Energy Announces $19 Million for Advanced Battery and Electrification Research to Enable Extreme Fast Charging
Selected research projects are focused on developing electric vehicle systems that can recharge rapidly at high power levels.
April 30, 2018
Department of Energy Announces $34 Million for Innovation Building Technologies Research and Development
Funding will help support Administration’s goal to drive U.S. leadership in energy-saving building technologies.
April 27, 2018
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry Announces $60 Million for U.S. Industry Awards in Support of Advanced Nuclear Technology Development
The U.S. Department of Energy has selected 13 projects to receive about $60 million in funding for cost-shared R&D for advanced nuclear technologies.
April 27, 2018
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry and Chairman Francois Jacq of France’s CEA Sign Statements of Intent on Advanced Fast Neutron Sodium-Coo...
The signing ushers in a new era of DOE-CEA research and development (R&D) cooperation with enhanced collaboration.
April 26, 2018
ENERGY BLOG
Championing Diversity in STEM
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Dr. Steve Younger, Director of Sandia National Laboratories, lays out the reasons STEM is critical to the success of Sandia's mission.
5 Facts About the Collegiate Wind Competition
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Collegiate Wind Competition helps undergraduates learn the real-world skills they need to grow America's energy economy.
STEM: An Integral Part of Ames Laboratory’s Mission
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Director of Ames National Laboratory Dr. Adam Schwartz shares highlights of the STEM outreach programs at his Lab and Iowa State students involved.
5 Things to Know About National Science Bowl
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A few facts about America's top science competitions for middle and high school students.
Find Your World's Fair Moment
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Director Hawryluk of Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory unveils the moment that captured him to pursue a career in STEM.
Five Fast Facts About the "Calutron Girls"
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The "Calutron Girls" are the final women of the Manhattan Project we're celebrating this year.
From Sea to Shining Sea: Leadership Visits Every Energy Department National Lab
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Secretary Perry and other Energy Department leaders see some of America's most important science and technology research up close.
CHART: U.S. net energy imports in 2017 fell to their lowest levels since 1982
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Total U.S. energy imports are down while exports are shattering records.
University teams to compete in Department of Energy’s 2018 National Cyber Defense Competition
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Announcing the 29 university teams selected to compete in the third annual Cyber Defense Competition (CDC), taking place April 6–7, 2018.
Inspiring and Training the Next STEM Generation
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Director Nigel Lockyer of Fermilab shares the programs he's most proud of at Fermilab that shape and inspire the next STEM generation.
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Championing Diversity in STEM
Dr. Steve Younger, Director of Sandia National Laboratories, lays out the reasons STEM is critical to the success of Sandia's mission.
May 7, 2018
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Local Youth Receive Nearly $660K for Higher Education
Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund awards help send area seniors off to college with an extra boost. The winners had strong leadership & grades.
May 4, 2018
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A Third Grader Gets Hooked on STEM Through Gaming
Interest in computer games can spur kids to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and life simulation.
April 30, 2018
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STEM: An Integral Part of Ames Laboratory’s Mission
Director of Ames National Laboratory Dr. Adam Schwartz shares highlights of the STEM outreach programs at his Lab and Iowa State students involved.
April 27, 2018
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SWAP 4 | Ep. 1| At L'Oréal USA
Teams from General Motors and L’Oréal USA swap facilities to find new, innovative ways to save energy. Watch what happens!