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March 18, 2024

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DOE Unveils Roadmap for the Next Generation of Geothermal Power

New Report from the “Pathways to Commercial Liftoff” Series Highlights Geothermal Energy’s Potential to Increase Production Twentyfold While Advancing the Clean Energy Transition

March 15, 2024

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El Departamento de Energía de EE.UU. Publica un Informe que Describe por Primera Vez Cómo EE.UU. Puede Producir de Forma Sostenible Más de Mil Millones de Toneladas de Biomasa al Año

Una nueva evaluación demuestra que la abundante oferta de recursos renovables de Estados Unidos puede producir suficiente combustible de aviación sostenible para superar la demanda del mercado prevista para 2050

March 15, 2024

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DOE Releases Report Outlining How America Can Sustainably Produce More Than One Billion Tons of Biomass Per Year

New Assessment Shows That America’s Abundant Supply of Renewable Resources Can Produce Enough Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Exceed Projected 2050 Market Demand

March 13, 2024

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $750 Million to Support America’s Growing Hydrogen Industry as Part of Investing in America Agenda

52 Projects Across 24 States to Accelerate Breakthroughs in Clean Hydrogen Technology, Cutting Costs and Supporting DOE’s Hydrogen Hubs and Other Large-Scale Deployments

March 8, 2024

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DOE Launches $5 Million Prize to Create Solar Manufacturing Training Programs

The American-Made Upskill Prize for the Solar Manufacturing Workforce is designed to realize the full potential of the Inflation Reduction Act, bolster U.S. competitiveness in the solar supply chain, and create high-quality jobs for U.S. workers.

March 5, 2024

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DOE Launches Prize to Recycle Critical Materials from Electronic Scrap

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today launched the Electronics Scrap Recycling Advancement Prize (E-SCRAP), which will award up to $4 million to competitors to substantially increase the production and use of critical materials recovered from electronic scrap—or e-scrap.

February 28, 2024

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DOE Announces First Winners of the HBCU Clean Energy Education Prize Partnerships Track

Ten winners have been named in the inaugural HBCU Clean Energy Education Prize Partnerships Track. Each team will receive $100,000 to support programs and partnerships that equip students with the skills needed to succeed in the clean energy industry.

February 26, 2024

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DOE, USDA Launch Initiative to Help Farmers Reduce Costs with Underutilized Renewable Technologies as part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today are launching a new initiative to help farmers cut costs and increase income using underutilized renewable technologies including smaller-scale wind projects.

February 26, 2024

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Register Today: U.S. Department of Energy Hosts a Two-Day Virtual Clean Fuels & Products Shot™ Summit!

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will host the Clean Fuels & Products Shot™ Summit on April 8, 2024, from 11am – 2pm ET, and April 9, 2024, from 11am - 4pm ET. Register today for the virtual event that will gather stakeholders across government, industry, academia, and non-profit organizations to engage on the objectives, progress, priorities, and future plans for the seventh DOE Energy Earthshot™.

February 15, 2024

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U.S. Department of Energy Announces Winners of 2023 Geothermal Collegiate Competition

DOE announced the winners of the 2023 Geothermal Collegiate Competition, an annual challenge that offers college students experience in the renewable energy industry and the chance to win cash prizes for developing real-world geothermal solutions