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A severe hailstorm pelted the Denver area on May 8, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. But, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's solar panels held strong with just one broken panel out of more than 3,000.

A new buzzword is signaling a growing shift in how we power our homes and communities. Prosumers produce and consume energy – a shift made possible, in part, due to the rise of new connected technologies and the steady increase of more renewable pow...

5 common myths about geothermal energy answered in less than 400 words.

If only the Empire in Star Wars had known about U.S. Department of Energy resources, the Alliance might never have made that lucky shot. Their vent...

Racing legend Bob Bondurant recently toured the U.S. Department of Energy and reunited with an old friend - the Shelby Cobra.

Four reasons why hydropower plays a major role in maintaining the reliability and resiliency of the U.S. power grid.

With the rise of robotics in both entertainment and the general marketplace, we decided to set the record straight on five common robot myths.

Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed an ultrasonic drying concept that uses vibrations instead of heat to dry clothes.

The Department of Energy’s Wind Vision report assesses the potential economic and social benefits of a study scenario where U.S. wind power supplies 10% of the nation’s electrical demand by 2020, 20% by 2030, and 35% by 2050. It also outlines a roa...

Fuel cell electric cars are some of the most advanced vehicles on the road today – and they’re here in the United States. Toyota, Hyundai, and Honda all have models commercially available. There is a lot of interest in these cars – and some misco...