In the News
2023 Critical Materials Assessment Released to Evaluate Supply Chain Security for Clean Energy Technologies
DOE released its 2023 Critical Materials Assessment, outlining the list of critical materials that are vital to domestic clean energy tech supply chains. This assessment also informs federal clean energy tax eligibility under the Inflation Reduction Act 48C. The full list of materials is here.
DOE Launches Program to Expand State and Local Capacity for Renewable Energy Planning, Siting, and Permitting
DOE launched an initiative to support states and local communities as they plan for and evaluate proposed development of large renewable energy facilities. The Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning program will support new and existing state-based programs that improve renewable energy planning and siting processes for local communities.
DOE Helps Launch H2 Twin Cities 2023
EERE’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Technologies Office launched H2 Twin Cities 2023, connecting cities globally to collaborate on clean-hydrogen solutions. To encourage participation in developing economies, the program will focus on pairing mentor and mentee cities with significantly different levels of experience and expertise with hydrogen. Applications are due October 19.
Biden-Harris Administration Opens Applications for States and Territories to Implement $8.5 Billion for Home Energy Rebates as Part of Investing in America Agenda
Applications are open for two Home Energy Rebate programs that can save consumers up to $1 billion annually in energy costs and support an estimated 50,000 U.S. jobs. States and territories can take advantage of the $8.5 billion available to implement residential energy efficiency and electrification programs that align with local needs and interests. DOE is asking states and territories to prioritize households with incomes at or below 80% of their area median income.
DOE Announces Efficiency Standards to Save Americans More Than $1 Billion Annually in Utility Bills
New standards for water heaters, pool pump motors, and residential boilers stand to cut more than $1 billion from Americans’ utility bills. These actions will also conserve energy and water while cutting harmful carbon pollution. The Congressionally mandated standards represent DOE’s latest steps to promote innovation and reduce costs for American families and businesses through appliance efficiency.
Renewable News
Marine Energy Gets Boost of Nearly $10 Million
DOE invested nearly $10 million in seven projects to accelerate the development and testing of marine energy technologies, including research for seawater desalination and support for a feasibility study to test the potential of an ocean current test facility. Six of these projects are focused on solutions that could provide low-cost drinking water in disaster-relief situations and to small communities.
Success Story—Using Renewable Microgrids to Keep the Lights On
With funding from EERE’s Solar Energy Technologies Office, Siemens Corporation developed a three-layer energy management system for renewable microgrids that can operate independently when the main grid is down. The system enables the grid to function without human intervention, greatly reducing the amount of time it takes to reestablish electric service after a blackout.
EERE Monthly News Roundup
Each month, we’ll spotlight feature stories, news, and events from EERE’s technology offices and DOE’s national labs. Here’s the latest:
New Director for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office
Christopher J. Saldaña has been selected to serve as Director of EERE’s Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office. Dr. Saldaña will be addressing market challenges, sustainable supply chains, and identifying opportunities to advance manufacturing technologies and materials to drive economic competitiveness.
How Argonne National Labs Makes the Power Grid More Reliable
The U.S. power grid consists of nearly three million miles of power lines, and it may well be the most massive and complex machine ever assembled. For more than two decades, Argonne has pioneered the analysis of grid infrastructure, identifying natural and human-made external threats to the system and precisely homing in on system vulnerabilities.
Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium Case Studies and Technical Reports
DOE’s Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium released eight reports examining environmental and economic impacts of different feedstock characteristics and processing techniques. Topics include greenhouse gas emissions and techno-economic analyses of feedstock.
New Technology Verification Process: Web Pages Serve as Tool for Funding Recipients
EERE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) often requires funding recipients to comply with technical and economic validation of their novel chemical, biological, and thermochemical technologies. To help applicants understand the process, BETO has published a comprehensive set of web resources to explain the three-phased verification process used to validate these technologies.
BETO Quarterly Newsletter: Updates on the Bioeconomy
Read the latest edition of EERE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office’s quarterly newsletter with information about research, funding, education, and workforce development opportunities.
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