Weekly Jolt: Essential News for Clean Energy Champions

DOE Supports Clean Energy Transition in 12 Remote and Islanded Communities 

Through the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project, 12 competitively selected remote and islanded communities will work with DOE experts, national labs, and regional organizations to strengthen their energy infrastructure, reduce the risk of outages, and improve their energy and economic outlook.  

Innovators are invited to submit proposals to showcase their clean energy technologies at the first Global Clean Energy Action Forum’s Technology Showcase with Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm on September 21-23 in Pittsburgh. This is an opportunity for exhibitors to network and show global government and corporate leaders how their innovative solutions will help meet clean energy goals. Proposals are due by June 30. 

Clearing a Path to Commercialization of Perovskite Solar Cells  

Solar cells made with perovskites can be an important tool in the race to deploy clean energy, but challenges must be addressed before they can become a competitive commercial technology. EERE’s Solar Energy Technologies Office outlines four ways it is working to overcome the hurdles and spur innovation to bring this promising technology to market. 

Studies Find Opportunities to Expand Pumped Storage Hydropower  

Pumped storage hydropower (PSH) represents the bulk of current U.S. energy storage, but two studies from the Water Power Technologies Office find much of its potential remains untapped. The office has identified opportunities to reduce costs, speed deployment, and locate thousands of potential PSH sites to increase the nation’s energy storage.  

World Ocean Day

On June 8, the Water Power Technologies Office celebrated World Ocean Day by highlighting the work it supports to convert the power in waves, tides, and ocean and river currents into clean electricity. Researchers are developing sensors to track the health of marine wildlife, figuring out new ways to monitor hurricanes, and much more. 

Informational Webinar: $59 Million Bioenergy Funding Opportunity 

June 15 | 3:00 p.m. ET 

Join the Bioenergy Technologies Office to learn about applying for funding to help accelerate the production of biofuels and bioproducts. Register here. 

Workshop: Deployable Wind Power for Defense and Disaster Response 

June 17 | 10 a.m. ET 

Stakeholders from the defense and disaster response communities are invited to join this workshop with three national labs and the University of Dayton Research Institute to learn about integrating wind in hybrid energy systems and understanding the needs of these communities. Register here. 

Better Buildings Summer Webinar Series: Industrial Demand Response 

June 21 | 11:00 a.m. ET 

DOE has developed guidance on demand response programs that enable industrial customers to lower their electricity use. Learn how it can be leveraged at your facility to lower costs and reduce emissions. Register here. 

Informational Webinar: $10 Million Energysheds Funding Opportunity 

June 22 | 2:00 p.m. ET 

Learn about applying for funding to develop tools that can help communities understand the implications of consuming clean energy that they generate locally. Register here. 

Innovations Heading to the Residential Efficiency Market 

June 23 | 1:00 p.m. ET 

New technologies are moving toward commercialization through DOE’s Advanced Building Construction Initiative, which integrates energy-efficiency solutions into construction practices for new buildings and retrofits. Hear from the teams DOE is funding for a preview of what you can expect to see. Register here.