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EERE’s Solar Energy Technologies Office introduces the Data-Driven Distributed (3D) Solar Visibility Prize, a competition designed to promote algorithms and software tools to improve the visibility of distribution systems and their operating conditions. This $175,000 challenge will allow competitors access to American-Made Network’s resources to develop models providing accurate, real-time information about distributed solar generation in electric power distribution networks. Attend the informational webinar on May 29 and submit your application by July 10!
DOE’s Office of Policy announced the Community Workforce Readiness Accelerator for Major Projects (RAMP) Fellowship, a pilot program offering a two-year fellowship overseen by DOE’s Office of Energy Jobs. RAMP’s goal is to create effective and inclusive workforce development strategies in local communities by offering its fellows professional development, workforce practices training, and opportunities to participate in peer learning from community leaders and RAMP fellows across the country. Learn more about how RAMP can develop your abilities so you can apply workforce strategies with your community, and be sure to apply by June 30!
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EERE’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office is offering $8 million in funding to advance electrolyzer and fuel cell manufacturing research, development, and demonstration with projects that leverage DOE’s Roll-to-Roll (R2R) Consortium, led by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). This funding is an opportunity to partner with national labs and perform cooperative research projects that complement manufacturing and recycling efforts, fast-tracking the growth of the clean hydrogen economy. Submit your concept paper by June 3 and apply by July 15!
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 Congratulations to Colorado School of Mines and Arapahoe Community College, Battery Workforce Challenge Year One champions! The engineering competition, sponsored by DOE and managed by Argonne National Laboratory, offers experiential learning by challenging teams to partner with local community colleges to design electric vehicle (EV) battery packs. Read more to learn how the challengers’ collective efforts, dedication, and ingenuity allowed them to work closely with industry experts and tackle relevant, real-world engineering challenges facing the automotive industry.
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In Case You Missed It
In April, nine local Minnesota governments became the first communities recognized by the Charging Smart program for their EV-friendly communities! Led by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council in partnership with Great Plains Institute, the Charging Smart program offers free technical support for municipalities to help them set policies that align with best practices for EV adoption. To learn more about how Charging Smart aims to reduce EV charger costs and encourage widespread adoption of EVs in communities across the country, check out the full announcement.
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Buildings and Industry News |
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EERE’s Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) wants your input to identify cost-effective ways to remove carbon from the industrial sector. This request for information focuses on the challenges and opportunities associated with an industrial transition to clean energy, including a transformation for six manufacturing subsectors: cement, chemicals, food and beverage, iron and steel, pulp and paper, and petroleum refining. To help IEDO revitalize American manufacturing, submit your input by June 10!
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One of the biggest challenges facing solar and wind energy resources is the possibility of cyberattacks that compromise the electric grid’s security. That’s why DOE’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) has funded a research project with Sandia National Laboratories to create cybersecurity measures specifically for solar and wind energy equipment, and to design a system that detects stealthy cyberattacks. Read more to see how CESER’s technology helps secure grid operations and ensures the distribution of safe, affordable, and clean energy across the nation.
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To ensure the substantial growth of EV battery production here in the United States, DOE’s Argonne National Laboratory teamed up with Toyota and launched a project to create an innovative approach to recycling battery components, making the domestic battery supply chains circular. Supported by DOE’s Vehicle Technologies Office, this research project uses direct recycling to reduce EV battery manufacturing costs and cut down on waste. Learn more about how direct recycling can help ensure a successful clean energy transition!
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Integrated Strategies News |
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Planning for grid modernization improvements is increasingly complex and involves many stakeholders with varying degrees of knowledge. To help stakeholders understand power system model results so they can ask the right questions of utilities and improve decision-making, EERE and NREL collaborated on a two-part guide covering basic concepts and the more advanced technical aspects of grid modeling for integrated resource plans. Download the free guides today!
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Summit Talks: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
May 16 | 1 p.m. ET
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Ocean Renewable Energy Conference
May 20–23 | In Person
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Intro to Resilience: Key Concepts Webinar
May 21 | 1 p.m. ET
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Utility Open House: Georgia Power
May 22 | 10 a.m. ET
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Community of Change: Tribal Colleges and Nontribal Institutions
May 23 | 12:30 p.m. ET
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Small Business Forum and Expo
June 4–5 | In Person
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Affordable Home Energy Shot™ Summit
June 5 | 10:30 a.m. ET
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