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Battery Recycling Prize Announces Phase II Prize Winners
The U.S. Department of Energy's VTO and AMO announced the seven winners of the Battery Recycling Prize Phase II
December 17, 2020
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Energy Department Announces New Projects for Offshore Wind Energy Technology Demonstration and Resource Characterization
Innovative projects support improving the ability to forecast wind power; demonstrating energy production technologies to reduce cost of offshore wind
December 17, 2020
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Energy Department Announces $33 Million to Advance Hydrogen and Fuel Cell R&D and the H2@Scale Vision
DOE Funding will Leverage National Laboratory Capabilities for Hydrogen Applications
December 10, 2020
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Department of Energy Announces $35 Million for Bioenergy Research and Development
DOE Funding Will Support Bioenergy Technologies in Algae and Municipal Solid Waste
December 10, 2020
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DOE Announces $60 Million to Accelerate Advanced Vehicle Technologies Research
DOE Vehicle Technologies Office announces $60 million FOA for batteries and electrification, new mobility systems and more.
December 10, 2020
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Energy Department Awards $2 Million to American-Made Solar Prize Competitors
DOE works to bring hardware technology innovations to market faster and to bolster American competitiveness in solar hardware manufacturing.
December 4, 2020
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Energy Department Accelerates Energy Efficiency and Operational Resilience Advancements at Federal Facilities via Performance Contracts
DOE announces $11 million in funding for 16 projects at critical facilities across the federal government
December 4, 2020
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EERE Launches New Portal for Applying to Funding Opportunities
Organizations interested in working with EERE can use the EERE Program Information Center (EPIC) to find and respond to open funding opportunities.
December 3, 2020
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Energy Department Recognizes State of Maryland for Energy Efficiency Leadership Through Better Buildings Challenge
DOE recognizes the State of Maryland for energy efficiency advances made through DOE’s Better Buildings Challenge
December 2, 2020
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Department of Energy Announces 2020 U.S. Clean Energy Education & Empowerment Awardees
DOE recognizes nine accomplished women for their achievements and leadership in clean energy.
December 1, 2020
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Blog

Six Non-Power Benefits of Hydropower
December 10, 2020
Hydropower offers surrounding communities several non-power benefits including food security, flood protection, water quality, jobs and recreation.
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Accelerating Innovation through American-Made Challenges
December 4, 2020
A blog by Daniel R Simmons Assistant Secretary for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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The 2020 State of the Science Report: Monitoring and Research Thus Far Show Little or No Impact to Animals or Environment from Marine Energy
November 9, 2020
Energy Department shares results of the 2020 State of the Science report measuring impact marine renewable devices have on the marine environment.
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Solar Decathlon Build Challenge – Return to Construction
November 2, 2020
Collegiate teams competing in the Solar Decathlon Build Challenge are returning to their projects despite the pandemic to build their solar houses.
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Armstrong Flooring Recognized for Leadership in Industrial Energy Efficiency
October 30, 2020
Blog authored by Assistant Secretary Daniel R Simmons
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Investing in the Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Workforce
October 30, 2020
Blog authored by Assistant Secretary for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Daniel R Simmons.
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How Florida’s Premier University Strives to Improve our Energy Futures
October 29, 2020
Blog authored Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Alex Fitzsimmons.
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DOE Launches New Pilot Program to Validate Emerging Industrial Technologies
October 29, 2020
Blog authored by Alex Fitzsimmons, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency.
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Energy’s Role in a Safe and Secure Water Supply for the Nation
October 26, 2020
Energy’s Role in a Safe and Secure Water Supply for the Nation
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2021 Collegiate Wind Competition to Focus on Outreach and Planning for Adaptability
October 23, 2020
A new academic year is underway, which means a new class of college students is preparing for the 2021 DOE Collegiate Wind Competition.
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