Energy 101 is an educational video series about where energy comes from, how it is delivered, and what advances will make it more secure, more reliable and more affordable.
Energy Storage
America's electrical grid powers modern life. When integrrated with renewable energy sources and storage it will lead us to a smarter, cleaner, more resilient future.
Oil
Oil is a key ingredient in our nation's econmic power and prosperity. Investments in new technologies improved discovery, extraction, and production.
Natural Gas
The United States is the world’s leading producer of natural gas. It is available, affordable and reliable, and that is what makes it so versatile.
Coal Plants of the Future
Coal power plants of the future will be smaller, smarter, more efficient, and more efficient. Coal and coal byproducts can also be used to produce high-tech gadgets, cars, aluminum, cosmetics, medicines, and more.
Small Modular Reactors
Small modular reactors are simpler, smaller scale versions of traditional nuclear reactors. Their modular design makes them faster and less expensive to build, while being more resilient and more easily deployed to more locations.
Plastics Innovation Challenge
Plastics are an essential part of our everyday lives, but their disposal is a challenge. DOE’s Plastics Innovation Challenge is devising new ways to transform used plastic from a waste into a resource.