Thankful for Progress Toward a Clean Energy Future
We at the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy are counting our blessings. We are grateful for the privilege of serving the American people by investing in technologies that can help us build an equitable, clean power system. Read about some of our recent advancements toward the clean energy transition.
Funding Updates
DOE Announces Nearly $74 Million To Advance Domestic Battery Recycling And Reuse, Strengthen Nation’s Battery Supply Chain
DOE announced nearly $74 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for 10 projects that will advance technologies and processes for electric vehicle battery recycling and reuse. The funding supports the reintegration of used batteries into the supply chain to meet increased battery demand and reduce reliance on foreign sources for critical materials.
Energy Efficiency News
U.S. Joins International Collaboration to Decarbonize Energy-Intensive Industries
On November 17, Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm announced that the United States will join Mission Innovation’s Net-Zero Industries Mission. Read about how this international partnership will bring together thought leaders from across the globe to develop and accelerate the deployment of cost-competitive technologies needed to decarbonize energy-intensive industrial sectors.
Renewable News
Prize Winners Continue Advancing Innovative Pumped Storage Hydropower Technologies
For nearly 100 years, pumped storage hydropower (PSH) has helped power the United States. Today, 43 PSH facilities across the country account for 93% of utility-scale energy storage. As the nation works to transition to clean energy, read about the way hydropower technology will play a crucial role in achieving that goal.
Energy Equity
One Year of Communities LEAP
One year ago, DOE launched the Communities Local Energy Action Pilot Program (Communities LEAP) to empower 24 low-income or energy burdened communities to custom-design their own pathways to a sustainable, resilient, equitable clean energy future. Read about how DOE is providing technical assistance to help these communities achieve their energy goals.
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