The administration nearly triples the minimum lumen requirement. The Department of Energy has proposed a new set of efficiency standards for light bulbs. The new standard would require…
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Energy Secretary Vacates Wrongful Review of Oppenheimer
Written order reverses 1954 decision to revoke scientist’s security clearance. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm recently reversed the government’s 1954 decision to revoke J. Robert Oppenheimer’s security clearance…
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Energy Department Invests in Geothermal Drilling
$15 million to fund two projects intended to reduce drilling costs by 25%. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that investments of $15 million are being made in…
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$32 Million Invested into STEM Training Diversity
The Energy Department announces 41 awards for research opportunities. The U.S. Department of Energy announced that 37 institutions would receive awards to support the education of underrepresented groups…
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Clean Energy Rule Proposed for New Federal Buildings
Energy Department estimates onsite emissions could be reduced by 90% by 2025. The Department of Energy recently proposed a new rule to decrease energy emissions in new or…
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Energy Department to Fund Solar Research Projects
$8 million will go into six research projects set to study agrivoltaics. The Department of Energy announced last week that it would be providing six agrivoltaic research projects…
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DOE Invests in School Energy Upgrades
Grant applications open to improve aging facilities. The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that grant applications are open for their Renew America’s Schools grant program. This initial…
Read MoreDOE Accepting Applications for Energy Efficiency Funding
$250 million being provided through low-interest loans. The Department of Energy has opened applications for the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant Program. Up to $250 million…
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$350 Million Allocated for Long-Duration Energy Storage
U.S. energy department advances research for key component of clean electric infrastructure. The Department of Energy (DOE) has published a funding opportunity for projects furthering technology for Long-Duration…
Read More$30 Million Awarded to Minority Serving STEM Education
Energy Department issues grants supporting the partnership program. The U.S. Department of Energy announced $30 million in grants to support Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) in South Carolina, Tennessee,…
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