Energy 101 is an educational video series about where energy comes from, how it is delivered, and what advances will make it more secure, more reliable and more affordable.

Energy Storage

America's electrical grid powers modern life. When integrrated with renewable energy sources and storage it will lead us to a smarter, cleaner, more resilient future.

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Department of Energy video about electric grid storage
Video courtesy of the Department of Energy

Oil

Oil is a key ingredient in our nation's econmic power and prosperity. Investments in new technologies improved discovery, extraction, and production.  

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Overview of Oil Energy
Video courtesy of the Department of Energy

Natural Gas

The United States is the world’s leading producer of natural gas. It is available, affordable and reliable, and that is what makes it so versatile.

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Available. Affordable. Reliable. That is what makes natural gas so versatile.
Video courtesy of the Department of Energy

Coal Plants of the Future

Coal power plants of the future will be smaller, smarter, more efficient, and more efficient. Coal and coal byproducts can also be used to produce high-tech gadgets, cars, aluminum, cosmetics, medicines, and more.

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Clean Coal Technology
Video courtesy of the Department of Energy

Small Modular Reactors

Small modular reactors are simpler, smaller scale versions of traditional nuclear reactors. Their modular design makes them faster and less expensive to build, while being more resilient and more easily deployed to more locations.

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Watch and learn about the benefits of small modular reactors — a new generation of reactors will bring the benefits of clean, reliable nuclear power to more places than ever before.
Video courtesy of the Department of Energy

Plastics Innovation Challenge

Plastics are an essential part of our everyday lives, but their disposal is a challenge. DOE’s Plastics Innovation Challenge is devising new ways to transform used plastic from a waste into a resource.

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This video provides an overview of DOE’s Plastics Innovation Challenge.
Video courtesy of the Department of Energy