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Have a program that finds water power solutions? EERE’s Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) is offering almost $5 million to fund programs that support water power services for entrepreneurs and small businesses in hydropower and marine energy! To join WPTO in accelerating the adoption of water power systems, attend the webinar on July 11 and submit your concept paper by August 7.
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In Case You Missed It
DOE’s Office of Energy Justice and Equity has released a request for information (RFI) to the public, seeking input on DOE’s new Environmental Justice Strategic Plan. DOE aims to support underserved American communities and encourage public participation in human health and environmental decision making, so register for the upcoming virtual listening sessions and submit your written input by July 31!
DOE’s Office of Technology Transitions just awarded over $41 million in funding to 50 impactful projects across 17 national labs. These projects will use this funding to simplify commercialization processes, accelerate development of promising technology, and streamline processes to deliver clean energy solutions to the market. Read the full announcement to learn how these projects propel clean energy solutions for Americans nationwide.
 Geothermal heat pumps use the constant underground temperature of the shallow earth as thermal storage that enables efficient heating and cooling. Systems can vary in the type of collector and connections used.
Need a practical way to reduce your carbon footprint while saving money? The Inflation Reduction Act provides new opportunities in the form of tax credits and rebates for households that install heat pumps, including geothermal and air source heat pumps. Learn more about how heat pumps can help you make a positive impact on the climate and the U.S. economy—no matter the temperature, location, or climate!
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Buildings and Industry News |
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 Fifteen members from the first three IBUILD cohorts visited ORNL in January 2024. Photo Courtesy of ORNL
EERE’s Building Technologies Office introduces the latest cohort of the Innovation in Buildings (IBUILD) Fellows! The IBUILD Fellowship Program supports the next generation of building decarbonization research leaders by providing them with resources, mentorship, and research opportunities at national labs. Meet the 2024 cohort and learn how to apply for the 2025 cohort when applications open in October.
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Sustainable Transportation and Fuels News |
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 Image courtesy of istock.com
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 You can see the time course of biodegradation in the home compost of a cell phone case made with Soleic® thermoplastics. Photo courtesy of Jaysen Reindel. Permission is granted to reproduce as per creative commons license 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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Polyurethane, used in everyday items like foam cushions, is a non-biodegradable material, but a recent study by Algenesis Corporation and the University of California San Diego, funded by EERE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office, shows that we can develop biodegradable polyurethane using algae! Learn more about this innovation and the eco-friendly alternatives for items like waterproof fabrics and phone cases that help combat microplastic pollution.
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National Blueprint for Buildings Sector
July 11 | 1 p.m. ET
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Employment and Wage Impacts of Energy Transitions
July 11 | 1 p.m. ET
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Utility Open Houses: Tennessee Valley Authority
July 16 | 10 a.m. ET
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Multifamily Decarbonization Solutions
July 16 | 11 a.m. ET
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Intro to Resilience: Identifying Resilience Solutions
July 17 | 1 p.m. ET
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Water Reuse Technologies
July 23 | 11 a.m. ET
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Oceanographic Responses to Offshore Wind
July 23 | 12 p.m. ET
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Net-Zero Buildings: Sustainable for New Construction
July 24 | 11 a.m. ET
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