Learn more about Critical Materials and Minerals
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PageSeptember 4, 2026The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO) today announced up to $58 million in funding to advance novel, high-impact chemical technologies that use domestically sourced alternative and waste feedstocks. Projects funded through this initiative will advance new methods of chemical production that maximize the use of America’s vast biomass and waste resources.Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office
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Landing PageSeptember 4, 2026The U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO) enables research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) to accelerate technology commercialization for the production, storage, delivery and use of alternative fuels, fertilizers, chemicals, and feedstocks to enhance the security and reliability of energy networks and lower energy costs for Americans.Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office
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Press ReleasesSeptember 4, 2026The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO) today announced up to $58 million in funding to advance novel, high-impact chemical technologies that use domestically sourced alternative and waste feedstocks.Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office
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August 20, 2026Low temperature geothermal resources offer opportunities for electricity production, heating and cooling, and other uses. Learn about these technologies and how the Office of Geothermal supports advances via R&D projects.Geothermal Technologies Office
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Press ReleasesAugust 20, 2026Seven selected projects will secure American critical supply chains, bolster U.S. economic and national security, and advance American energy dominanceEnergy.gov
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PageAugust 19, 2026Learn how the Office of Geothermal is investing in research and development to support lithium extraction from geothermal brines and help advance progress toward a secure, domestic supply chain for this critical mineral.Geothermal Technologies Office
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August 19, 2026Idaho National Laboratory’s Characterization of Lithium and Other Critical Minerals of Smackover Formation, Louisiana project is investigating unexplored lithium potential in deep subsurface brines.Geothermal Technologies Office
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Press ReleasesAugust 7, 2026The PROSPECT program will help train the next generation of American workers needed to secure U.S. energy and mineral independenceEnergy.gov
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PageJuly 29, 2026A competition engaging students from middle school to graduate school led by the Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO). Students pursue innovative ideas for the development, design, and invention of technologies within the commercial algae value chain.Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office