Energy News

Department of Energy Publishes Natural Gas Liquids Primer
This primer explains what NGLs are, how they are used, recent market developments, and the supporting infrastructure in the Appalachian region.
December 20, 2017
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Department of Energy Announces $12 Million to Advance Early-Stage Solar Research
Eight projects to advance predictive modeling capabilities for solar generation.
December 19, 2017
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DOE Announces Plan to Modernize Department
U.S. Department of Energy announces intent to modernize the agency’s organizational structure.
December 15, 2017
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Energy Department Workshop Focuses On Long-Term Plan for Puerto Rico’s Energy Infrastructure
Conversation at the workshop was driven by a dialogue of existing Puerto Rico energy plans, developed by several organizations.
December 14, 2017
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Department of Energy Announces $100 Million Open Solicitation for Transformative Energy Projects
OPEN will support America’s top innovators through dozens of early-stage research and development projects.
December 13, 2017
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Secretary of Energy Rick Perry Announces $18.5 Million for Offshore Wind Research
Consortium will conduct U.S.-specific research aimed at reducing the cost of offshore wind in the United States.
December 12, 2017
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Secretary of Energy Rick Perry Announces $30 Million Investment in Advanced Nuclear Technology
Department of Energy is soliciting proposals for cost-shared projects to develop innovative, industry-driven reactor designs.
December 7, 2017
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Departments of Energy & Commerce Co-chair Third Meeting of U.S.-Mexico Energy Business Council
The binational private sector council has submitted and prioritized numerous consensus recommendations designed to increase trade.
December 5, 2017
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The U.S. and Saudi Arabia Committed to Advancing Research and Collaboration in Clean Fossil Fuels and Carbon Management
Secretary Perry was received by H.E. Khalid Al Falih, Saudi Minister of Energy, Industry, and Mineral Resources, during his visit to Saudi Arabia.
December 4, 2017
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High Concentrations of Rare Earth Elements Found in American Coal Basins
Concentrated samples found in Illinois, Northern Appalachian, Central Appalachian, Rocky Mountain Coal Basins are greater than 300 parts per million.
November 29, 2017
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ENERGY BLOG

DOE agency celebrates 40 years of service to America
Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) is celebrating 40 years of service to its customers on 12/21/17—the anniversary of its official designation.
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists and Engineers—As We Were Inspired
Dr. Martin Keller, Director of the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) in Colorado, explains why STEM is critical to our country's future.
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STEM: The Basic Building Blocks for Inspiration and Innovation
Dr. Grace Bochenek, Director of the National Energy Technology Lab (NETL), shared her thoughts on the importance of STEM education.
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Think and Work Like A Computer Scientist With the U.S. Department of Energy
December 4-10 is Computer Science Education Week. Check out some of the computer science resources at Energy.
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Deploying Clean Energy Teaching Resources at the Second Annual C3E STEM Educators’ Workshop
A summary of the teacher training event in Boston after the C3E Women's conference in November 2017.
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10 Intriguing Facts About the World's First Nuclear Chain Reaction
Check out these 10 intriguing facts that you probably didn’t know about the world’s first controlled release of nuclear energy.
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How the Energy Department is Helping to Restore Power in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
A look at the Energy Department Department's efforts to bring power back to islands devastated by recent hurricanes.
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Updated Energy Saver Guide Covers New Technologies
New English and Spanish versions of the Energy Saver Guide are now available.
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GridEx IV: Government and Industry Exercise Together to Improve the Response to Grid Security Emergencies
Grid Security Exercise – known as GridEx – is designed to test the electricity sector’s ability to respond to grid security emergencies.
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Powering Up NASA’s Human Reach for the Red Planet
Learn how the Energy Department is helping power NASA's future space missions.
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists and Engineers—As We Were Inspired
Dr. Martin Keller, Director of the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) in Colorado, explains why STEM is critical to our country's future.
December 19, 2017
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STEM: The Basic Building Blocks for Inspiration and Innovation
Dr. Grace Bochenek, Director of the National Energy Technology Lab (NETL), shared her thoughts on the importance of STEM education.
December 11, 2017
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Think and Work Like A Computer Scientist With the U.S. Department of Energy
December 4-10 is Computer Science Education Week. Check out some of the computer science resources at Energy.
December 7, 2017
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Deploying Clean Energy Teaching Resources at the Second Annual C3E STEM Educators’ Workshop
A summary of the teacher training event in Boston after the C3E Women's conference in November 2017.
December 5, 2017
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