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It’s an exciting time to be a part of advancing our clean energy future at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
The new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) is bringing historic investment to our work: the $62 billion allocated for DOE in this new legislation will help stand up 60 new programs, including 16 demonstration and 32 deployment programs, and will expand funding for 12 existing research, development, demonstration and deployment programs. And that’s not all! With the recent launch of the Clean Energy Corps, the Department is hiring over 1,000 new staff to help drive the clean energy transition forward.
That’s why we took some time this month to spread the word about the opportunities available with the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM). Whether you are a science, technology, engineering and mathematics student or have another professional background, we are searching for individuals who are passionate about building a career in the energy sector. Read our new blog to learn about a few of the ways you can join our team.
In the weeks ahead, look out for more resources focused specifically on the Historically Black Colleges and Universities-Other Minority Institutions (HBCU-OMI) Program, including an infographic and a series of Q&As where you’ll hear from current students about their experiences with FECM!
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Sincerely,
Dr. Jennifer Wilcox
Acting Assistant Secretary and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy and Carbon Management
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We’re Dedicated and Passionate About Hiring Diverse Talent
Learn how FECM is building a clean energy workforce that looks like America through the Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program, the HBCU-OMI Program, the Clean Energy Corps and more.
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What's New in Carbon Management
DOE Announces Investments to Train the Next Generation of Clean Energy Innovators
Two new funding opportunities, totaling $6.1 million, will be dedicated to student training and research on remediating legacy pollution from coal-based electricity generation and using carbon capture, utilization and storage to generate low-carbon power. Read More
Carbon Capture Technologies for Natural Gas Power and Industrial Sectors to Receive a $96 Million Investment
Projects under this new funding opportunity will develop point-source carbon capture technologies for natural gas and industrial applications capable of capturing at least 95 percent of carbon dioxide emissions generated. Learn More
DOE Launches $140 Million Program to Develop America’s First-of-a-Kind Critical Minerals Refinery
A new request for information seeks public input on building a rare earth element facility to turn mine waste into vital materials for developing clean energy technology and securing the domestic supply chain. Keep Reading
$28 Million in Funding Supports DOE's Hydrogen Shot Initiative to Lower Costs for Next-Generation Clean Hydrogen Technologies
This opportunity will fund research and development and front-end engineering design projects to advance clean hydrogen as a carbon-free fuel for transportation, industrial use and electricity production. Learn More
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 Smart Methane Detection Technology Developed to Greatly Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Southwest Research Institute, with support from the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), has concluded a five-year project resulting in the development of a novel methane leak detection technology that has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the energy sector.
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The HBCU-OMI Program makes a difference in students’ careers and in the energy industry. Across the next several months, we’re highlighting some of the amazing students currently participating in this program—get a sneak peek at what they have to say about their research experiences.
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Coming up on FECM social media
- February 21-25: National Engineers Week
- February 28-March 4: Carbon Capture and Storage Technologies
- March 7-11: International Women's Day
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to stay up to date on the latest advancements in carbon management.
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