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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced an allocation of over $17 million to three projects aimed at supporting the design and construction of facilities that produce rare earth elements and other critical minerals and materials from coal-based resources. The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), under the auspices of DOE’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM), will oversee these selected projects.
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Marine energy projects revealed by DOE
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the allocation of $6 million to two marine energy projects aimed at advancing tidal energy research, development, and demonstration. In addition, a community-led initiative focusing on river current energy research and development has secured substantial funding of $9.5 million.
Energy
DOE allocates $1 million to Puerto Rico's energy resilience
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Economic Impact and Diversity (ED) has announced it has entered a two-year cooperative agreement worth $992,000 with the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC).
Energy
DOE EM enhanced facilities for safer depleted uranium conversion
U.S. Department of Energy's Environmental Management (EM) announced that facility enhancements had a significant positive impact on converting depleted uranium hexafluoride (DUF6) into more stable compounds according to a press release by EM.
Energy
DOE reveals the Affordable Home Energy Shot™
The Department of Energy has introduced the Affordable Home Energy Shot™ initiative, aiming to advance clean energy solutions for affordable homes, reduce emissions, enhance resilience, and lower costs.
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DOE awards $30 million in clean energy funding
The U.S. Department of Energy announced that it's Office of State and Community Energy Programs has granted $30 million in clean energy funding through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program to 28 state, local, and Tribal governments. These grants support a diverse range of clean energy projects and programs tailored to the needs and goals of each recipient according to a press release.
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DOE EM teams remove over 1 million gallons of water from Oak Ridge's Y-12 National Security Complex
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management (EM) recently disclosed that EM crews have successfully extracted over 1 million gallons of water from the basement of the Beta-1 building at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge.
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DOE awards $167.7 million in grid resilience grants to states, territories, and tribal nations
The United States Department of Energy (DOE) recently made public the names of the eighteen states and tribal governments that would share in a total of $167.7 million in Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants.
Energy
Hanford's Effluent Treatment Facility upgraded by DOE EM teams
The tank operations contractor for the Office of River Protection (ORP) in the Office of Environmental Management of the United States Department of Energy, known as Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS), has finished more than 40 upgrades to improve the Effluent Treatment Facility (ETF) at the Hanford Site.
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DOE provides renewable energy funds for native communities
On September 28, 2023, officials from the United States Department of Energy (DOE) announced the availability of $38 million in finance for 13 projects. The purpose of this announcement was to hasten the transition of Native American and Alaska Native communities to the use of renewable energy technology.
Energy
DOE Pathways to Commercial Liftoff reports reveal prospects for extensive clean energy deployment
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) unveiled the latest Pathways to Commercial Liftoff reports on Sept. 18, which delve into the prospects and hurdles associated with industrial decarbonization and the deployment of virtual power plants (VPPs). The reports, encompassing the Industrial Decarbonization Liftoff Report and the Virtual Power Plants Liftoff Report, offer insights into the pathway for technologies to attain widespread deployment for private sector and industry partners, according to a press release.
Energy
Fletcher: Suppliers 'examples of the excellent support small and large businesses provide' to Hanford Site
More than a dozen suppliers to a waste-treatment plant at a decommissioned nuclear production complex were lauded for contributions to projects at the site.
Energy
Granholm: Lithuania having tools for clean energy ‘never been more important’
The Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory will help Lithuania develop a plan to obtain 100% clean electricity thanks to a memorandum of understanding.
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DOE Awards $35 Million to Small Businesses Pursuing Clean Energy and Climate Solutions
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $35 million in funding for diverse small businesses to pursue scientific, clean energy, and climate solutions.
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DOE Awards $35 Million to Small Businesses Pursuing Clean Energy and Climate Solutions
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $35 million in funding for diverse small businesses to pursue scientific, clean energy, and climate solutions.
Energy
U.S. Energy launches effort to bring carbon dioxide emissions down to 'net zero'
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm has been using social media this week to get word out about climate initiatives and other efforts during the 26th United Nations Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP26).
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