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 EERE’s Solar Energy Technologies Office has announced up to $20 million for innovative solar photovoltaics (PV) research and development that reduces the cost of PV modules, and the carbon and energy intensity of the PV supply chain and manufacturing process. If you’re interested in optimizing PV technology and making advancements in cell efficiency, reliability, and the PV supply chain, attend the informational webinar on May 8 (today!) to learn more about the funding opportunity and submit your concept paper by July 1.
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 Congratulations to the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, Project Pitch Champion of DOE’s Solar District Cup Collegiate Design Competition! The Solar District Cup challenges the next generation of solar energy innovators to design and model solar-plus-storage systems to meet real-world district needs. Keep reading to find out which Solar District Cup teams were crowned winners!
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Congratulations to Sunvapor, the second finalist in the American-Made Solar Desalination Prize! The Solar Desalination Prize is a $1 million competition designed to accelerate the development of low-cost desalination systems that use solar-thermal power to produce clean water from salt water. Sunvapor’s technology will help recover clean water from water produced as a byproduct of oil and gas production in the Permian Basin. Learn more about the finalists of the Solar Desalination Prize!
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In Case You Missed It
DOE’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) wants your input! MESC’s request for information is an opportunity to highlight supply chain gaps, vulnerabilities, and other challenges that impact clean energy technologies. Submit your response by June 10 to help DOE continue to improve supply chain analysis with your industry, academic, and research expertise!
DOE has announced more than $78 million to fund 19 projects across 12 states and 13 Tribal nations for the development and deployment of sustainable clean energy solutions. The funding will go a long way in expanding access to reliable and affordable energy options in rural and remote communities across America, giving communities an opportunity to develop locally tailored clean energy projects based on their individual needs. Learn more about the various projects in development and be sure to register for the informational webinars to stay updated!
DOE announced more than $26 million in funding awarded to nine states, 27 local governments and one Tribe for the next round of formula grants through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. Funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and managed by DOE’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs, these projects will help state governments, local governments, and Tribes reduce their energy use, curb fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency. Read the full announcement to learn more.
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Sustainable Transportation and Fuels News |
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Recognizing that the off-road transportation industry generates 10% of U.S. transportation greenhouse gas emissions, three of EERE's technology offices have jointly released a request for information to understand what support the transportation industry needs to decarbonize off-road vehicles. Submit your input by June 7 to help EERE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), Vehicle Technologies Office, and Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO) identify propulsion technologies that seem most promising to the off-road transportation industry and address the key barriers to transitioning to net-zero emissions by 2050.
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HFTO presents: their Multi-Year Program Plan (MYPP)!
Aligning with the U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap and the DOE Hydrogen Program Plan, MYPP highlights HFTO’s mission, goals, and approach to tackling clean energy priorities while presenting a plan to guide clean hydrogen innovation and research.
To learn more about MYPP’s assessment of the challenges we still need to overcome to realize large-scale adoption of clean hydrogen, read the full program plan.
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 BETO and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have released the 2023 Billion-Ton Report webinar recording, presentations, and transcripts discussing the report’s findings on the potential biomass resources available in the United States. Watch the webinar recording to find out more about how the nation can produce 1 billion tons of biomass per year, potentially advancing the United States to a cleaner future.
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Water Power Technologies Stakeholder Webinar
May 9 | 12:30 p.m. ET
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WASTE FOA Informational Session
May 10 | 12 p.m. ET
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Introducing the DOE Transmission Interconnection Roadmap
May 14 | 1 p.m. ET
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DOE Workshop: Strategies for Decarbonization
May 14–15 In Person
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Affordable Home Energy Shot™ Summit
June 5 | 10:30 a.m. ET
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