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Press ReleasesNovember 14, 2016Today, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Ernest Moniz and Minister Moulay Hafid Elalamy, Ministry of Energy, Mines, Water, and Environment (MEMEE) and Director Badr Ikken of the Research Institute in Solar Energy and New Energies (IRESEN) signe...Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation
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October 31, 2016Over the last 40 years, the Energy Department's Weatherization Assistance Program has helped weatherize more than 7 million homes, helping to improve the health and safety of occupants while reducing energy bills. Another benefit of this program is jo...Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation
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August 16, 2016Here are five things you likely didn't know about the Department of Energy’s Wind for Schools program, which helps to develop a wind energy workforce by educating students across the country on the value of wind energy and the bright future accessibl...Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation
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July 5, 2016Go behind the scenes at the U.S. Department of Energy Collegiate Wind Competition as we follow students who will make a big difference in America's...Energy.gov
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June 28, 2016The utility sector is going through a rapid transformation as more renewables come online and more Americans choose to go solar. Adding large quantities of distributed energy onto the grid requires the workforce to acquire new knowledge and skills, whi...Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation
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Press ReleasesMay 17, 2016Energy Department announces five additional military bases will join Solar Ready Vets, a solar jobs training program that prepares service members for careers in the solar industry when they leave active duty, and awards $10 million to 10 new projects ...Energy.gov
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May 17, 2016One of the fastest ways to lower solar soft costs is by having a well-trained workforce. That's why the Energy Department's SunShot Initiative is expanding its current support of the solar workforce through its Solar Training and Education for Professi...Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation
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October 8, 2015The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the two universities selected to receive nearly $6 million to establish one or more graduate-level training programs for engineers in power electronics.Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation
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June 26, 2015In an effort to help our nation's veterans transition to civilian life, veterans are being trained for jobs in the growing solar industry as part of a workforce program supported by the Energy Department.Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation
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April 27, 2015Businesses from wind, solar, fuel cell and other clean energy sectors pledge to hire transitioning service members.Energy.gov