Below are stories about education and outreach featured by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Wind Energy Technologies Office.

February 28, 2024

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DOE Announces First Winners of the HBCU Clean Energy Education Prize Partnerships Track

Ten winners have been named in the inaugural HBCU Clean Energy Education Prize Partnerships Track. Each team will receive $100,000 to support programs and partnerships that equip students with the skills needed to succeed in the clean energy industry.

February 20, 2024

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Local Union Workers Power Minnesota’s Fast-Growing Clean Energy Industry

Laura Yoder, a wind energy worker, became self-sufficient in 2003 when she joined her local union and received specialized, hands-on training that enabled her to move up through apprenticeship levels to become a journeyman laborer.

February 14, 2024

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Three Reasons Our Team Loves Wind Energy

Find out why workers in our office and beyond love wind energy.

February 8, 2024

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U.S. Department of Energy Establishing National Center of Excellence to Accelerate Domestic Offshore Wind Industry

DOE announced it is investing $4.75 million to establish a new national center of excellence to accelerate reliable and equitable offshore wind energy deployment

January 31, 2024

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Twelve Teams Selected to Advance to 2024 Collegiate Wind Competition Final Event

Twelve teams selected to advance to Phase 3 of the 2024 Collegiate Wind Competition.

January 18, 2024

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Request for Information: DOE Requests Input on Offshore Wind Research and Development Needs

WETO is seeking information about research needed to support the growth of the domestic offshore wind industry, including supply chain expansion in currently underutilized U.S. regions.

January 16, 2024

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Funding Notice: Marine Energy University Foundational R&D

$14.5 million funding opportunity to support foundational marine and ocean renewable energy research and development at domestic institutions of higher education.

December 28, 2023

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Make Wind Energy a Community Affair this Holiday Season

Discover how wind energy can help power your community and local economy.

September 28, 2023

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Wind Energy Equity Research Illuminates Community Perspectives

To support the nation’s Justice40 Initiative and address historical energy inequities across the United States, the Wind Energy Technologies Office is funding community engagement research to create a more just and equitable clean energy future.

September 1, 2023

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STEMtember Spotlight: Career Development Opportunities for Minority Students

Are you a student preparing to join the clean energy workforce? Jump-start your career with an EERE fellowship or internship.