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While only lasting about two minutes in each location, the eclipse will dramatically decrease output of photovoltaic power plants across the U.S.

From utility-scale wind farms to the nation’s first offshore wind project, the U.S. wind industry continued to grow in 2016.

Chuck Black is the director of the Center for Functional Nanomaterials.

On August 7, 2017, OE announced that it is investing nearly $900,000 in early stage research to address the risk and uncertainty of the power system.

Four fast facts that every solar prosumer should know.

A DOE-sponsored research team recovered pristine samples of high-quality gas hydrates — the first pressurized core samples ever collected in the US.

Student innovators across the country are pitching their ideas to industry leaders to solve some of energy's biggest challenges.

The Energy Department is working toward maximizing the use of solar energy to produce electricity—even when the sun isn’t shining.

Learn how you can take the best photos for the “Hit Me with Your SunShot” contest!

The SPR was created following President Ford’s signing of the 1975 Energy Policy and Conservation Act, which established a U.S. emergency oil reserve.