Energy News
Department of Energy Announces $80 Million for Innovative Building Technologies and Practices
DOE announced the Buildings Energy Efficiency Frontiers & Innovation Technologies (BENEFIT) 2020 Funding Opportunity Announcement.
September 25, 2020
Department of Energy Announces Release of Annual Technology Commercialization Fund Solicitation
Innovators Encouraged to Partner with National Labs to Drive Technology Commercialization
September 23, 2020
Energy Department Green Lights Critical Decision 1 for Versatile Test Reactor Project
Versatile Test Reactor project moves to engineering design phase with Critical Decision 1 approval.
September 23, 2020
Department of Energy Announces $122 Million for Regional Initiative to Produce Rare Earth Elements and Critical Minerals
Department of Energy Announces $122 Million for Regional Initiative to Produce Rare Earth Elements and Critical Minerals
September 22, 2020
U.S. Department of Energy Announces Establishment of Office of Arctic Energy
Secretary Brouillette joined Chairman Murkowski in announcing the establishment of the Arctic Energy Office.
September 17, 2020
DOE Announces $24 Million for Commercial Scaling of Battery and Methane Detection Technologies
This funding is part of the Seeding Critical Advances for Leading Energy technologies with Untapped Potential (SCALEUP) program.
September 16, 2020
DOE Invests $34 Million to Develop Small-Scale Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Systems
DOE announced the selection of 12 projects to receive federal funding for the Office of Fossil Energy’s SOFC Program.
September 15, 2020
Deputy Secretary Mark W. Menezes Visits Ames National Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory, and Southeast Wisconsin
The Deputy Secretary participated in the ribbon cutting for the expansion of Argonne National Laboratory’s Materials Engineering Research Facility.
September 14, 2020
U.S. Department of Energy to Provide $16 Million for Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Research
The funding will support predictive modeling and simulation for physical sciences research and “decision support” in managing complex processes.
September 9, 2020
U.S. Department of Energy Announces $17 Million for Research at Princeton Laboratory Fusion Facility
The initiative will support experiments, data analysis, and computer modeling and simulation of plasma behavior.
September 8, 2020
Energy Blog
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Hydrogen and Fuel Cells?
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Hydrogen and fuel cell technologies power cars, buildings and more. But how much do you know about them? Test your knowledge with this quiz!
Celebrating National Small Business Week
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Today concludes National Small Business Week as we have celebrated the ingenuity, talent, and determination of America’s entrepreneurs and workers.
New Report Highlights Nuclear Flexibility in Clean Energy Systems
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NICE Future initiative report examines nuclear flexibility and the potential role it can play in clean energy systems.
Department of Energy and Export-Import Bank Fireside Chat
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U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette joins the Export Import (EXIM) Bank’s Annual Conference to deliver remarks and answwer questions.
Bringing STEM Home
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Hear from Under Secretary of Science Paul Dabbar about how this pandemic won't stop us from providing world-class STEM education.
EM Supports ‘Virtual STEM Camp’ for Ohio Youth
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A virtual science, technology, engineering, and math camp supported by a grant from EM was conducted recently.
DOE Dedicated to Innovating Technology That Keeps our Air, Water, and Land Clean While Providing American Jobs
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In recent years, the Department of Energy has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in the innovation needed to capture carbon emissions,
The Private Sector Unleashes Energy’s Potential
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Under President Donald J. Trump, innovation spurred by public-private partnerships has continued America’s energy renaissance.
CWC Alum Goes Far with Passion for Renewable Energy
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Jane Sandoval enters her master's program this fall with years of energy experience, including her work in DOE's 2020 Collegiate Wind Competition.
Media Advisories
Secretary Brouillette to Travel to Michigan
Secretary Brouillette will highlight U.S. preeminence in science and innovation, and revitalization of the U.S. automotive industry and manufacturing.
September 25, 2020
U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette to Speak at the Shale Insight 2020 Conference
Secretary Brouillette will be joined by other leading energy officials and executives speaking about the positive impacts of natural gas development.
September 24, 2020
Secretary Brouillette to Travel to North Carolina
Secretary Brouillette to Travel to North Carolina
September 23, 2020
Secretary Brouillette to Travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Secretary Brouillette will highlight the importance of Appalachian natural gas and innovative technology development in the region.
September 20, 2020
Secretary Brouillette and National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow Host Natural Gas Summit
The summit will also feature DOE officials, U.S. gas industry leaders, and global liquefied natural gas market representatives.
September 15, 2020
Under Secretary for Science Paul Dabbar to Visit Brookhaven National Laboratory with Elected Officials and Science Partners
Under Secretary Dabbar will announce the launch of the project to build an Electron-Ion Collider.
September 15, 2020
Under Secretary for Science Paul Dabbar to Join NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine in Tulsa for Space Roundtable
Representatives from the University of Tulsa and Oklahoma State University, and private sector partners in the space industry will also participate.
September 11, 2020
Secretary Brouillette In Louisiana ***Updated***
Secretary Brouillette will meet with Gov. John Bel Edwards to discuss the long-term impacts of Hurricane Laura on the energy industry in Louisiana.
September 8, 2020
Deputy Secretary of Energy Mark W. Menezes to Visit SHINE Medical Technologies Facilities and NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes
The Deputy Secretary will tour the facilities on Friday, September 11th, 2020.
September 8, 2020
Secretary Brouillette to Travel to Louisiana
Secretary Brouillette will travel to New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Hackberry, Louisiana.
September 7, 2020
Recent Speeches
Secretary Brouillette's Remarks to the American Association of Blacks in Energy National Conference
Secretary Dan Brouillette recorded a video greeting to the attendees of the American Association of Blacks in Energy National Conference.
August 20, 2020
Remarks as Prepared for Secretary Brouillette at the IEA Big Ideas Conference
Remarks as Prepared for Secretary Brouillette at the National Space Council
June 16, 2020
VIDEO: Under Secretary Dabbar's Remarks for AAPI Month Celebration
Under Secretary Paul Dabbar spoke to a virtual Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month event May 28, titled “Unite Our Nation By Empowering Equality.”
May 28, 2020
Remarks as Prepared for Secretary Brouillette at the National Space Council
Secretary Brouillette spoke about our work with the Council in powering space exploration and development and role as the "Department of Exploration."
May 19, 2020
Remarks As Prepared by Secretary Brouillette For Women’s History Month
The Women’s History Month event was postponed due to issued guidance to stay home during the COVID-19 outbreak.
March 26, 2020
Press Conference Remarks Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Monday, February 3, 2020 (As Prepared)
Secretary Dan Brouillette delivers remarks at a press conference in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil on Monday, February 3, 2020.
February 5, 2020
Remarks As Prepared For Under Secretary Menezes Washington Auto Show: Industry Media Day
Remarks As Prepared For Under Secretary Menezes Washington Auto Show: Industry Media Day.
January 23, 2020
Remarks By Secretary Brouillette For MLK Commemoration
Remarks As Prepared for Secretary Brouillette For MLK Commemoration.
January 22, 2020
Remarks by Secretary Perry for the Global Energy Institute at U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Secretary Perry delivered remarks at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
November 19, 2019
Secretary Perry Addresses the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence
DOE Secretary Rick Perry addresses the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence.
November 5, 2019
Deputy Secretary Brouillette: IEA "Big IdEAs" Speaker Series
Deputy Secretary Dan Brouillette delivered remarks for the International Energy Agency (IEA) Big IdEAs speaker series in Paris, France.
July 11, 2019
“Digitalization and Automation in the Oil and Gas Industry – Challenges and Opportunities” Conference in Tel Aviv, Israel
Deputy Secretary Brouillette spoke at the Digitalization and Automation in the Oil and Gas Industry Conference in Tel Aviv, Israel.
June 24, 2019
Secretary Perry at EarthX 2019 in Dallas
Secretary Perry spoke at EarthX in Dallas on April 25, 2019.
April 30, 2019
Deputy Secretary Brouillette: 11th U.S.-Mexico CEO Dialogue & Business Summit
Introductory Remarks for Deputy Secretary Brouillette 11th U.S.-MX CEO Dialogue & Business Summit for the Development of Southern Mexico Session.
April 12, 2019
The New American Energy Era: Secretary Perry Keynote Address at CERA Week
Secretary Perry talks about the new era of American energy at CERAWeek in Texas.
March 13, 2019
Energy Diversity and Security Remarks by Secretary Rick Perry
Secretary Rick Perry talks about energy diversity and security in Prague, Czech Republic.
November 14, 2018
Secretary Perry Announces the Launch of the U.S.-Poland Strategic Energy Dialogue
United States and Poland sign Memorandum of Understanding for a reinforced Strategic Dialogue on Energy.
November 9, 2018
IAEA General Conference: Opening Remarks by Secretary Rick Perry
Secretary Perry's remarks at the IAEA General Conference in Vienna, Austria on September 17, 2018.
September 17, 2018
#STEMRising
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September 11, 2020
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A Giant Virtual Science Festival? Coming Right Up!
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September 8, 2020
Over 100 virtual presenters, including DOE headquarters and six National Laboratories will be at the free virtual SciFest All Access event.
Bringing STEM Home
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September 3, 2020
Hear from Under Secretary of Science Paul Dabbar about how this pandemic won't stop us from providing world-class STEM education.
Request for Proposals Released for 2022 U.S. Department of Energy Collegiate Wind Competition
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September 2, 2020
Applications for CWC 2022 are being accepted now through December 8, 2020.
Energy 101: Natural Gas
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