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August 24, 2012
For 35 years, the Energy Department has pursued an all-of-the-above energy strategy — and the critical work done at the National Labs has helped put America at the top of the global clean energy race. This photo from 1979 shows a Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory employee opening the world's heaviest hinged door, which was eight feet thick, nearly twelve feet wide, and weighed 97,000 pounds. A special bearing in the hinge allowed a single person to open or close the concrete-filled door, which was used to shield the Rotating Target Neutron Source-II (RTNS-II) -- the world’s most intense source of continuous fusion neutrons. Scientists from around the world used it to study the properties of metals and other materials that could be used deep inside fusion power plants envisioned for the next century. | Photo courtesy of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Photo of the Week: How to Open the World's Heaviest Door

Check out our favorite energy-related photos!

August 23, 2012
The Presidential Innovation Fellows being sworn in today. | Photo courtesy of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Energy Department’s Data Director Named Presidential Innovation Fellow

Today U.S. Chief Technology Officer Todd Park announced the first class of 18 Presidential Innovation Fellows, and Ian Kalin, the Energy Department’s Director of the Energy Data Initiative was among them.

August 23, 2012
Updating the Doors and Windows

Instead of purchasing new windows, Stephanie instead opts to perform energy efficiency improvements like sealing her windows - and her home.

August 23, 2012
The winners of the Max Tech and Beyond competition -- a team of University of Maryland students -- designed and built a prototype for a wall unit air conditioner that showed more than 30 percent energy savings when tested in a lab. | Photo courtesy of Yunho Hwang, University of Maryland.
Super Cool Appliance Design Wins Student Competition

Energy Department contest challenges university students to design the next generation of energy efficiency appliances.

August 23, 2012
Breaking down the latest Clean Energy Roundup from the Environmental Entrepreneurs. More details <a href="/node/385315">here</a>. | Infographic by <a href="/node/379579">Sarah Gerrity</a>.
INFOGRAPHIC | Made in America: Clean Energy Jobs

As the clean energy economy grows -- thousands of clean energy job opportunities are being created all across the country.

August 23, 2012
New Report Highlights Growth of America's Clean Energy Job Sector

Taking a moment to break-down key findings from the latest Clean Energy Jobs Roundup.

August 21, 2012
Solar Energy for All: How-To Guides Encourage Growth of Solar Communities

How to join forces with your neighbors to start a community shared solar project.

August 20, 2012
How to Prepare Your Home for a Blackout

Having a household disaster plan is important if a natural disaster or blackout strikes your area.

August 20, 2012
Freda Hopper serves as a Small Business Program Manager at Oak Ridge Operations Office, helping small businesses learn how to work with the Department and access contract opportunities. Here, she joins Dot Harris (at podium) at a Small Business Summit in Oak Ridge this July.
Conversations and Connections – The Expertise of our Small Business Program Managers

When Melanie Goff, president of a small, minority, women-owned business, needed to find new business prospects in the federal government, she turned to Freda Hopper. Hopper has been working with small businesses looking to get their foot in the door to federal contracting as a small business program manager since 1998, serving small businesses from her position at Oak Ridge Operations Office in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

August 17, 2012
What Motivates You to Save Energy?

What motivates you to save energy?