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December 13, 2023
DOE Welcomes Leaders from 46 Local, Regional, and Tribal Organizations to Peer-Learning Cohorts on Emerging Clean Energy Strategies and Best Practices
Participants from 28 states and territories will convene for 6 months to learn from each other and national laboratory experts
December 7, 2023
DOE Announces Successful Completion of the Community Clean Energy Coalition Prize
DOE announces final winners and successful completion of the Community Clean Energy Coalition Prize live from the Summit Event in Atlanta, GA.
December 6, 2023
U.S. Department of Energy Analysis Highlights Geothermal Heat Pumps as a Pathway to a Decarbonized Energy Future
Analysis shows geothermal heat pumps can decarbonize buildings and the grid, while reducing grid transmission needs and saving energy
December 6, 2023
Joint Statement by the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Transportation and Transport Canada on Taking Action to Reduce Rail Sector Emissions
Joint Statement by the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Transportation and Transport Canada on Taking Action to Reduce Rail Sector Emissions
December 6, 2023
U.S Department of Energy Highlights Decarbonization in Action in Better Climate Challenge Road Show Season Two
DOE released new episodes of the Better Climate Challenge Road Show, showcasing real-world pathways for public and private organizations to decarbonize their buildings and plants
December 4, 2023
Five Teams Win Phase One of DOE Prize to Accelerate Equitable Clean Energy Solutions in Underserved Communities
DOE announced five teams as CONCEPT Phase winners in the Collegiate Track of the American-Made Community Energy Innovation Prize
November 28, 2023
U.S. Department of Energy Analysis Confirms California’s Salton Sea Region to Be a Rich Domestic Lithium Resource
Analysis concludes the California’s Salton Sea Region could meet the nation’s need for lithium through extraction from geothermal brines using innovative technologies in development
November 27, 2023
U.S. Department of Energy Launches a Circular Economy Prize to Fortify Supply Chains for the American Sustainable Goods Economy
Phase One of Competition Will Identify Opportunities to Develop Innovations that Strengthen Communities While Ensuring Secure and Sustainable Clean Energy Practices
November 22, 2023
DOE Seeks Information on How to Better Reach and Recruit Underrepresented Populations into STEM Careers and Workforce
DOE is requesting feedback from the public on how to better reach and recruit under-represented demographics in STEM careers and DOE workforce
November 16, 2023
U.S. Department of Energy Awards Eight Projects to Strengthen Microbattery Designs and Manufacturing Practices
Today the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced awards for eight new designs for microbatteries, through its Microbattery Design Prize.