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September 25, 2012
Geothermal Power – the Future is Now
DOE is breaking the sound barrier, delivering next generation geothermal energy today. At the newly opened Geysers Geothermal Visitor Center, located in northern California at the largest geothermal complex in the world, the spotlight is on the future of geothermal power. More
September 20, 2012
California Geothermal Power Plant to Help Meet High Lithium Demand
Lithium demand is spurring U.S.-based Simbol Materials LLC to build a factory to extract lithium from brine. More
August 15, 2012
Army Announces $7 Billion Action to Support Renewable Energy
The U.S. Army has issued a Request for Proposal to procure seven billion dollars' worth of renewable and alternative energy through power purchase agreements during the next 30 years. More
August 8, 2012
Defense, Interior Departments Pursue Renewable Energy on Federal Lands
The U.S. Department of Defense has teamed up with the U.S. Department of Interior to encourage appropriate development of renewable energy projects on public lands reserved for defense- related purposes, and on other onshore and offshore areas near military installations. More
August 1, 2012
NREL Study Shows Renewable Energy Potential in Every State
A new study by the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) finds that every state in the nation has the space and resources necessary to generate clean energy. More
July 16, 2012
Geothermal Energy Association Honors NREL's Dr. Bharathan for Work in Condenser Technology
NREL's Dr. Bharathan was honored by the Geothermal Energy Association for his work in the development of condenser technology. More
July 11, 2012
IEA: Renewable Energy to Grow During the Next 5 Years
Global renewable power generation is expected to continue its rapid growth over the next five years, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). More
July 11, 2012
National Geothermal Academy Underway at University of Nevada, Reno
National Geothermal Academy underway at University of Nevada, Reno; courses aim to educate and train current and future scientists, engineers and researchers More
June 27, 2012
Efficiency, Renewable Energy Projects Win 12 R&D 100 Awards
Energy efficiency and renewable energy projects from Energy Department national laboratories have won 12 of the 100 awards given out this year by R&D Magazine. More
May 7, 2012
Energy Department Announces Finalists for National University Geothermal Energy Competition
DOE announced that eight university teams have been selected to compete in the 2012 National Geothermal Student Competition. This student competition challenges teams at universities across the country to conduct cutting-edge research in geology, geoscience, chemical and bio-molecular energy, and engineering that could lead to breakthroughs in geothermal energy development. More
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