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July 31, 2023
U.S. Department of Energy Releases 2023 Critical Materials Assessment to Evaluate Supply Chain Security for Clean Energy Technologies
DOE released its 2023 Critical Materials Assessment, which evaluated materials for their criticality to global clean energy technology supply chains. The finalized critical materials list will inform eligibility for federal clean energy tax provisions.
July 26, 2023
U.S. Department of Energy Invests Nearly $10 Million to Advance Marine Energy
DOE announced nearly $10 million for seven innovative projects that will accelerate development and testing of marine energy technologies
July 25, 2023
DOE Partners With 9 Island and Remote Communities to Boost Resilience and Plan for Low-Cost Renewable Energy Systems
DOE is announcing a third round of project selections around the country in remote and island locations that struggle to keep the lights on.
July 24, 2023
U.S. Department of Energy Announces $10.9 Million to Expand Domestic Supplies of Lithium through Geothermal Brine Extraction
DOE today announced $10.9 million for 10 projects across nine states that will advance innovative technologies to extract and convert battery-grade lithium from geothermal brine sources in the United States.
July 21, 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $20 Million to Optimize Lifecycle of Solar Energy Systems and Minimize Technology Waste
Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Will Improve Photovoltaic System Lifecycle Performance, Streamline the Reuse and Recyclability of Solar Technologies, and Boost Domestic Supply Chain
July 12, 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $90 Million To Support Resilient and Efficient Building Energy Codes and Save American Families Money
President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda is Accelerating Adoption of Modern Building Codes, Improving Resilience, and Helping Tackle the Climate Crisis
July 12, 2023
Department of Energy Launches Prize to Jumpstart Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Industry
This $5.1 million competition will help create a circular wind energy economy
July 11, 2023
DOE Selects Nine Organizations that will Implement Regional Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnerships to Decarbonize America’s Industrial Sector
DOE has announced the selection of nine organizations that will establish a network of Technical Assistance Partnerships (TAPs) to help industrial facilities and other large energy users increase the adoption of onsite energy technologies.
July 6, 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $45 Million to Boost Domestic Solar Manufacturing
Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Will Support Silicon Component Manufacturing and Develop Agrivoltaics and Photovoltaics Technology
June 21, 2023
DOE Hits the Road to Showcase Decarbonization of American Buildings and Plants
The DOE launched the first season of the Better Climate Challenge Road Show, a video series highlighting the leadership of public and private organizations in decarbonizing buildings and industrial plants.