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A Spotlight on Our National Labs |
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 Kevin Lynn (front, third from the right), director of Grid Integration at the U.S. Department of Energy, stands with the Kestrel supercomputer team at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, CO. Photo courtesy of Werner Slocum, NREL
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Kestrel, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL’s) supercomputer, is up and running. Researchers are already using this high-performance computing system to accelerate advancements in energy efficiency, sustainable transportation, and more.
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Check out this project update on a wave energy converter (WEC) that makes clean energy from ocean waves. Sandia National Laboratories is collaborating with engineers as they develop and deploy the WEC and provide additional power to ocean buoys.
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Apply by November 8 to the JUMP into STEM collegiate building science competition. Teams with the most promising ideas will win paid summer internships at national laboratories to develop their solutions with top building scientists and industry leaders.
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Sustainable Transportation and Fuels News |
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EERE announced $62 million for projects to accelerate the research, development, and deployment of next-generation clean hydrogen technology. Read about how the projects work to improve the deployment processes of hydrogen technologies.
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 Photo courtesy of SAFFiRE Renewables
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Congratulations to SAFFiRE Renewables for breaking ground on their pilot plant at Conestoga Energy’s Arkalon Energy facility! When finished, the plant will use Bioenergy Technologies Office and NREL-driven technology to process 10 tons of corn stover daily, creating cellulosic ethanol that can be upgraded into sustainable aviation fuel—with a carbon footprint at least 83% lower than conventional jet fuel.
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The Biden-Harris Administration announced $521 million in grants to continue building out electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. This new deployment allows access to an affordable, made-in-America national network of EV chargers nationwide.
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In Case You Missed It
According to DOE’s 2024 U.S. Energy and Employment Report, clean energy jobs are booming in every state. In 2023, clean energy jobs grew at more than double the rate of the overall economy, creating 142,000 new jobs.
As one of the first Black women certified as a journeyman inside wireman electrician in Mississippi, Tonya Hicks transformed her career through a union apprenticeship. Now, she owns her own electrical contracting business that specializes in building automation, clean energy, and electrification.
Photo courtesy Audra Melton
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Buildings and Industry News |
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DOE and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory released a free online decision tool for cold climate heat pumps (CCHPs). Try the CCHP Decision Tool to help you select and install a CCHP that fits your needs.
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DOE and other government agencies are coordinating efforts to monitor and identify market trends and propose solutions for fraudulent behavior in the rooftop solar industry, protecting consumers in communities that need it most. This new federal partnership offers resources to educate consumers and develop strong consumer protection standards.
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U.S. Hydropower Supply Chain: Gaps and Remedies
Sept. 5 | 10:30 a.m. ET
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Solar Decathlon 2025 Design Challenge Kickoff
Sept. 10 | 12 p.m. ET
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NOWRDC’s Solicitation 4.0
September 10 | 1 p.m. ET
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Investment in Wind Energy: Intro to Incentives and the IRA
Sept. 10 | 1 p.m. ET
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ZEV and EV Charging Planning
Sept. 11 | 2 p.m. ET
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Agile BioFoundry Consortium
Sept. 12 | 12 p.m. ET
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Best Practices for Utility Energy Service Contracts
Sept. 12 | 1 p.m. ET
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New Contractor Resources
Sept. 12 | 1 p.m. ET
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EV Charging Site Assessments and Budgeting
Sept. 18 | 2 p.m. ET
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