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This effort helps expand the use of geothermal power by working with participating states to set statewide geothermal goals, strengthen resource mapping, and advance policies that reduce project costs and address regulatory barriers.

The U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO) will hold its 2027 Peer Review Meeting during the week of April 19, 2027, in Arlington, Virginia.

Systems Development and Integration (SDI) technologies research and development (R&D) is focused on lowering the risk of bioenergy production technologies through verified proof of performance at the pre-pilot, pilot, and demonstration-scales, thereby facilitating further development and validation at demonstration and pioneer scales by private stakeholders.

Bioenergy is a form of energy that works by converting organic materials, known as biomass, into usable energy. Bioenergy technologies enable the reuse of carbon from biomass and waste streams into alternative fuels, chemicals, and other products.

Information on bioenergy careers and workforce development, plus STEM and other educational resources.

The AlgaePrize, is a U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) national competition, in partnership with the Algae Foundation and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. AlgaePrize 2025–2027, part of DOE’s American-Made Challenges, is the third competition.