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The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) and Industrial Technologies Office (ITO) today announced selections totaling $4.8 million for 12 projects that will improve America’s manufacturing competitiveness by harnessing the processing power of the world’s most powerful supercomputers.
Funded through DOE's High-Performance Computing for Manufacturing (HPC4Mfg) program, selected teams will work with staff from one or more DOE national laboratories to advance the development and optimization of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and digital simulations to address their material design and manufacturing challenges. The solutions developed through HPC4Mfg help companies improve the performance of their technologies and the efficiency of their processes.
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 CMEI Sets New Goals
Last week, Assistant Secretary of Energy (EERE) Audrey Robertson announced new, overarching goals for the Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI). These six goals will inform the office’s long-term strategy and ensure CMEI remains tightly focused on its core priorities.
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Enable the American mineral, mining, and extractive industries to return to dominance and ensure a stable U.S. mineral/metal supply chain.
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Lead the world in metals, mining, materials science, magnets, batteries, and innovation through R&D at our National Lab, intergovernmental agencies, and collaboration with private-sector partners.
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Drive growth, efficiency and innovation in U.S.-based manufacturing and the workforce-education programs necessary to meet today and tomorrow’s energy and manufacturing challenges.
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Steward federal resources to reduce the cost of energy for everyday Americans. Enable forums and resources to share energy innovations with industry, governments, and everyday Americans.
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Develop the systems and research needed for nationwide standards, certifications, and validations for buildings, appliances, manufacturing, and energy efficiency.
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Maintain our position as the global leaders of next-generation energy systems, vehicle technologies, fuels, chemicals, and other materials needed for energy production on land, sea, air, and space.
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced 26 science and technology challenges of national importance to advance the Genesis Mission and accelerate innovation and discovery through artificial intelligence (AI). Building on President Trump’s Executive Orders Launching The Genesis Mission and Removing Barriers to American Leadership In Artificial Intelligence, the challenges span DOE’s discovery science, energy, and national security missions. Each was selected for its potential to deliver measurable benefits for the American people and to accelerate advancements through the Genesis Mission’s AI platforms, world-class facilities, and public-private partnerships.
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Assistant Secretary Speaks at NASEO Energy Policy Outlook Conference
On Feb. 5, Assistant Secretary of Energy (EERE) Audrey Robertson joined the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) 2026 Energy Policy Outlook Conference to discuss CMEI’s newly established priorities and topics of mutual interest to state and federal energy officials.
After providing an overview of CMEI’s new organizational structure, Assistant Secretary Robertson reaffirmed the importance of collaboration with states to achieve shared goals.
“We are committed to making it easier for states and territories to access funding for their energy projects, whether it’s through competitive programs or those with dedicated formula funding,” said Assistant Secretary Robertson. “This will involve simplifying our program requirements, finding new ways to improve our efficiency, and expanding our collaboration with state officials.”
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 Critical Mineral Spotlight: Lithium
Lithium plays an essential role in the production of consumer goods, such as rechargeable batteries, cellphones, and other electronic devices, while also supporting large scale energy storage for the grid. As the demand for critical minerals like lithium continues to grow, so does the need for a secure supply chain. In the years to come, the role of lithium in emerging technologies will be invaluable, impacting the energy future of our nation.
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