Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency Honored at Sammie Awards
The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Dr. Kathleen Hogan, was recently awarded the 2016 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal for Career Achievement for her vast achievements within the Department of Energy, including developing and expanding “a series of pivotal national energy efficiency initiatives that have greatly reduced greenhouse gas emissions and saved American consumers and businesses billions of dollars.” Learn more about Hogan’s contributions to EERE and her career achievement award.
DOE Invests $1.2 Million to Advance National Lab Partnerships with Manufacturing Leaders
This week the Energy Department announced the selections for the second cohort of the Technologist in Residence (TIR) Program. Three national laboratories will receive nearly $1.2 million to advance collaborative research and development focused on improving the manufacturing processes of industry partners. The program partners a senior technologist from a national laboratory with an industry professional from a clean energy manufacturing company or consortium of companies.
Learn more about the TIR awardees here.
DEADLINE TODAY: REMADE in America Institute Full Application Submission – September 28
Full application submissions for the Clean Energy Manufacturing Innovation Institute for Reducing EMbodied-energy And Decreasing Emissions (REMADE) in Materials Manufacturing funding opportunity are due September 28 at 5:00 PM EST.
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), invests in cutting-edge research, development, and demonstration activities focused on sustainable transportation, renewable power, and energy efficiency. The estimated period of performance for the award will be 5 years with the goal of the Institute to be self-sustaining by the end of the project period.
View the funding opportunity and submission instructions here, which includes more information about the proposed applicant eligibility requirements.
Applications for AMO-Funded Cyclotron Road Cohort 3 Opens – September 29
The AMO-funded Cyclotron Road program will be accepting applications beginning September 29. Visit cyclotronroad.org/apply to view the full application timeline.
Cyclotron Road, through Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, couples entrepreneurs from across the nation with the tools and expertise of Berkeley Lab to help develop cutting-edge new clean energy technologies.
Innovation Crossroads Launches to Develop the Next Generation of Clean Energy Entrepreneurs
Last week, the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) launched a new Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program (LEEP) program called Innovation Crossroads. Up to five entrepreneurs will receive a fellowship that covers living costs, benefits and a travel stipend for up to two years, plus up to $350,000 to use on collaborative research and development at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to advance their energy technology ideas. Applications will open in early October.
Read more about the program launch on our blog.
Celebrate Manufacturing Day with us on October 7
The Advanced Manufacturing Office will celebrate Manufacturing Day with a series of events and invites you to open your doors and celebrate modern manufacturing next Friday, October 7. Join the already registered 2,000+ events across the country connect with future generations, take charge of the public image of manufacturing, and ensure the ongoing prosperity of the whole industry.
All events should be registered on this site. If you are unable to host your own event, you can also find
How AMO Helps Prepare Students for Clean Energy Careers
AMO’s commitment to continued, clean energy education is evident in programs such as its Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) and Power Electronics Traineeships programs. As the next generation of engineers and scientists head back to school this fall, AMO is recognizing programs that prepare students for future careers in the clean energy sector. Read our latest blog to learn more.