Below are stories about education and outreach featured by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Wind Energy Technologies Office.
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March 23, 2021
Berkeley Lab Study Shines Light on Wind Energy Taxes and Schools
Study indicates wind projects led to substantial increases in revenue and expenditures, boosting capital spending, improving or expanding education facilities and features that were beneficial to students, teachers, and communities.
March 23, 2021
2021 Collegiate Wind Competition Teams Prepare to Go Virtual
This June, 13 teams of college students from across the United States will showcase their wind energy achievements at the 2021 CWC.
February 18, 2021
DOE Announces Teams to Compete in the 2022 Collegiate Wind Competition
DOE announces 11 teams selected to compete in the 2022 Collegiate wind competition, where students will design, build, and test a model wind turbine.
February 1, 2021
Wind Resource Maps - Video Tutorial for Understanding Land-Based and Offshore Wind Resource Maps
Tutorial explains how to read the new maps, where to access them, and the difference between land-based and offshore wind resource maps.
January 5, 2021
Happy New Year!
As we usher in 2021, we’d like to share some of 2020's top wind energy R&D achievements.
December 8, 2020
Collegiate Wind Competition Veterans Share Tips for Success in the Age of Social Distancing
Many students participating in the 2021 CWC will be meeting with their teammates virtually and building their competition turbines from home.
October 23, 2020
2021 Collegiate Wind Competition to Focus on Outreach and Planning for Adaptability
A new academic year is underway, which means a new class of college students is preparing for the 2021 DOE Collegiate Wind Competition.
September 28, 2020
On-Demand Wind Training Now Available for Federal Agencies
A new training course called Selecting, Implementing, and Funding Distributed Wind Systems in Federal Facilities is now available.
September 2, 2020
Request for Proposals Released for 2022 U.S. Department of Energy Collegiate Wind Competition
Applications for CWC 2022 are being accepted now through December 8, 2020.
August 26, 2020
CWC Alum Goes Far with Passion for Renewable Energy
Jane Sandoval enters her master's program this fall with years of energy experience, including her work in DOE's 2020 Collegiate Wind Competition.