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SAFFiRE Renewables Fuel broke ground on a pilot plant that represents a firm step toward meeting the goals of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Grand Challenge. The SAFFiRE plant, located at Conestoga Energy’s Arkalon Energy facility in Liberal, Kansas, will ultimately be capable of processing 10 tons of corn stover daily, yielding cellulosic ethanol that can be upgraded into SAF with a carbon footprint at least 83% lower than conventional jet fuel. In 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) provided initial funding for the plant, which Southwest Airlines matched.

DOE's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management announced $8.8 million for 11 university-based research and development projects to improve the performance of hydrogen-fueled turbines.

SETO announced the winners of the American-Made Solar Photo Competition: Hit Me with Your Sun Shot. Photographers submitted awe-inspiring photos showcasing solar energy technologies, infrastructure, and research and development activities.

DOE is seeking life cycle assessment practitioners interested in becoming expert trainers for Argonne National Laboratory's R&D GREET Model. Register for the informational webinar on August 22 to learn more and apply by September 23, 2024.

The Center for Hydrogen Safety recently announced a call for nominations for the annual Robert Zalosh Hydrogen Safety Excellence Awards. Nominations must be submitted by October 31, 2024.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) announced the 2024 community partner selectees for the Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Technical Assistance for State, Local, and Tribal Governments Program. The program will provide technical assistance for 20 communities in 14 states.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) will fund a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to accelerate wood heater innovation, reduce wood heater pollutants and develop the next generation of efficient and clean wood heaters. Up to $2 million will be available for Phase 2 of this competitively selected CRADA call, administered by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) and Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). Up to four projects will be selected with a project duration of 12–24 months, and applicants are expected to provide 20% cost share of the requested funding.

A new report makes actionable recommendations to domestic hydropower supply chain challenges.

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations recently announced the first tranches of funding for three of the seven regional hydrogen hubs unveiled in late 2023.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced $33 million for nine projects across seven states to advance concentrating solar-thermal systems technologies to produce solar fuels—including hydrogen—and long-duration energy storage.