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A Spotlight on Our National Labs |
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Nobody knew why the capacity of promising lithium-ion battery materials like cathode declines so fast—enter Argonne National Laboratory! Using Hard X-Ray Nanoprobe, a pioneering technology, Argonne researchers were able to unravel the mystery of declining cathode for electric vehicle (EV) battery use. Learn how Argonne researchers figured out how to achieve lower-cost EVs with longer driving range.
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The National Charging Experience Consortium, or the ChargeX Consortium, has assembled a task force of experts to test EV charging station technology and ensure the process goes smoothly. Read more about how the ChargeX Consortium task force works to create reliable and positive EV charging experiences. Image courtesy of Shutterstock/Owlie Productions
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 Staff from NREL and GRID Alternatives Colorado install rooftop solar panels during a volunteer event. Residential solar PV installations like these can benefit from NREL’s free SolarAPP+ automated permitting software. Photo courtesy of Joe DelNero, NREL
In 2023, Solar Automated Permit Processing Plus (SolarAPP+), a platform that offers automated solar installation permitting services, shortened permitting timelines by 14 ½ business days compared to traditional permitting—and saved over 15,000 hours of staff time for building departments. Read the full report to learn how SolarAPP+ speeds up the solar installation process.
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 This electric vehicle is part of the fleet owned by the city of Sedona, Arizona. Photo courtesy of Bryce Beck
The desert city of Sedona, Arizona, is home to less than 10,000 people but welcomes almost 3 million visitors per year—meaning the city needed to boost their EV infrastructure to keep up with tourism. Using the advice from a peer-learning cohort through DOE’s Clean Energy to Communities (C2C) program, Sedona updated their building codes and streamlined the installation process for EV chargers. Learn more about the C2C program’s clean energy tools and connections to prepare for open applications this fall.
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EERE’s Geothermal Technologies Office announced a second-round funding opportunity as part of their Enhanced Geothermal Systems Pilot Demonstrations initiative. This funding offers up to $14.2 million for enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) projects that use innovative technology and techniques to tap into subsurface heat resources. To learn more about how you can help demonstrate the potential for EGS to provide clean, reliable energy to Americans nationwide, read the full funding announcement, submit your letter of intent by July 18, and apply by September 25!
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 Snohomish County Public Utility District’s Hancock Creek Hydroelectric Project is a 6-megawatt run-of-river hydroelectric generating facility. Photo courtesy of Krysta Rasmussen, Snohomish County Public Utility District
Advancing hydropower technology is crucial to maintaining a sustainable and reliable power grid. That’s why EERE’s Water Power Technologies Office just launched phase one of the Hydropower Testing Network (HyTN), which will connect hydropower technology developers with providers who have testing facilities. Apply by August 8 if you’re interested in joining HyTN and sharing your testing facility to help advance hydropower technologies.
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Sustainable Transportation and Fuels News |
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 Pictured: A 6.7-kilowatt residential rooftop installation in Weymouth, MA. Photo courtesy of Senthil Balasubramanian
The number of rooftop solar system installations by homeowners in the United States is at a record high! But with this progress come questions: How long does a solar system last? When might it need to be replaced? EERE’s Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) has the answers, so check out SETO’s resources for all your solar system needs.
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Buildings and Industry News |
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As the U.S. electric grid transitions to sustainable energy, batteries need to evolve to keep up with the increased demand. That’s where next-generation batteries come in! EERE’s Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office explains the different types of batteries, as well as the uses and benefits of next-generation batteries—read the breakdown to learn more.
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Storage Wars: Industrial Energy Storage Solutions
July 9 | 11 a.m. ET
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National Blueprint for Buildings Sector Panel
July 11 | 1 p.m. ET
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Water Power Funding Informational Webinar
July 11 | 1:30 p.m. ET
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Multifamily Decarbonization Solutions
July 16 | 11 a.m. ET
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Intro to Resilience: Identifying Solutions
July 17 | 1 p.m. ET
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