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June 1, 2023

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U.S. Department of Energy Announces Phase Two Winners in the Community Clean Energy Coalition Prize

Phase 2 winners from the Community Clean Energy Coalition Prize each receive $150k to implement their plans.

May 30, 2023

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U.S. Department of Energy Issues Request for Information to Provide Feedback on Critical Materials Assessment

This RFI is being issued by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office, with the purpose of improving the DOE Critical Materials Assessment prior to finalization.

May 25, 2023

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First Historically Black University Joins Board at National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Howard University, one of the nation’s leading historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU), became the first HBCU to join the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) governing alliance board of directors.

May 24, 2023

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DOE Launches New Energy Earthshot to Decarbonize Transportation and Industrial Sectors

The Clean Fuels & Products ShotTM Will Reduce Emissions and Develop Cost-Effective Fuels and Products for Aviation, Marine, and Other Hard-to-Decarbonize Sector

May 22, 2023

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DOE Announces Nearly $60 Million to Advance Clean Hydrogen Technologies and Improve the Electric Power Grid

Funding Will Reduce the Cost of Clean Hydrogen, Deliver Cleaner Air, More High-Quality Jobs, and Reduce Reliance on Fossil Fuels

May 22, 2023

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May 19, 2023

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DOE Announces Winners of 10th Annual Collegiate Wind Competition

The 2023 Collegiate Wind Competition called on teams to develop solutions to the siting, development, and outreach challenges associated with offshore wind energy projects

May 19, 2023

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DOE Announces $187 Million to Ensure Widespread And Accelerated Electrification of America’s Transportation Sector

As Part of President Biden's Investing in America Agenda, New Funding and 45 Projects Will Increase Efficiency, Accessibility and Cost-Effectiveness of Electric Vehicles While Invigorating Workers to Lead the Clean Transportation Revolution

May 18, 2023

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $51 Million in America's Electric Vehicle Charging Network

The Biden-Harris Administration announced a $51 million Ride and Drive Electric funding opportunity through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to accelerate the electrification of the nation’s transportation sector and spur private sector investments.

May 16, 2023

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DOE Selects Arizona State University to Lead New Institute to Drive Industrial Decarbonization through Electrification of Process Heat

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy announced Arizona State University to lead the seventh Clean Energy Manufacturing Innovation Institute, The Electrified Processes for Industry without Carbon (EPIXC) Institute.