The U.S. Department of Energy's Water Power Technologies Office Powering the Blue Economy™ initiative is a meaningful first step toward protecting, understanding, and leveraging the immense power and promise of the oceans to help us achieve our collective economic, social, and environmental goals. Collaboration and engagement are central to efforts supporting communities and marine life while sustainably providing power to the blue economy.
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September 16, 2019
Make Some Waves: Participate in the First-Ever Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
An exciting, first-of-its-kind competition will help you discover your role in the blue economy—and now is your chance to get in at the ground level!
August 8, 2019
Energy Department Funding Helps Transform Alaskan River into Renewable Energy Source
Project could establish a model for similar small, independent communities.
June 24, 2019
Energy Department’s Small Business Innovation Research Program Announces Seven New Water Power-Focused Projects for FY19
Seven small businesses receive grants to demonstrate technical feasibility of innovations.
May 20, 2019
EERE Helps American Small Businesses with $21.6 Million for Phase I Innovation Projects
American small businesses got nearly a $22 million boost from EERE with Phase 1 Release II selections
March 22, 2019
World Water Day: Recognizing the Importance of Clean and Affordable Water
In celebration of World Water Day, EERE would like to help recognize the importance of safe, secure, and affordable water.