USA Can Recycle 90% of Wind Turbine Mass

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2025 04:50:50 +0000

Report suggests investing in strategies and innovations to process the remaining 10%, improving sustainability and supporting a circular economy. A new report from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) outlines recommendations that could increase the recycling and reuse of decommissioned wind energy equipment and materials to create a more circular … [continued]

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U.S. Department of Energy Invests $45 Million to Support Regional Consortia Focused on Securing Domestic Critical Minerals and Materials

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2025 04:45:12 +0000

DOE announced $45 million in funding for six projects to create regional consortia to accelerate the development of critical mineral and materials supply chains including novel nonfuel carbon-based products from secondary and unconventional feedstocks. The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced … [continued]

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Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Reviewers Needed!

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2025 04:37:45 +0000

The Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office is looking for a diverse pool of subject matter experts to review federal funding applications for clean hydrogen programs, and to review the merit of ongoing projects. The Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office is looking for a diverse pool of subject matter … [continued]

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US Treasury Signals A New Hope For Green Hydrogen

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 06 Jan 2025 04:50:33 +0000

The US Department of the Treasury had green hydrogen and energy security on its mind when it announced the Final Rule for H2 production tax credits.

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9 Organizations for Groundbreaking Program to Foster Collaboration Between Communities & Stakeholders in the Energy Transition

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Sat, 04 Jan 2025 03:06:14 +0000

Regional Energy Democracy Initiative Pilot Underscores DOE’s Commitment to Equity and Justice for Communities in the Gulf South The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today the selection of nine organizations to participate in the groundbreaking Regional Energy Democracy Initiative (REDI) Consortium in Texas and Louisiana. This inaugural consortium will … [continued]

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Oil & Gas Frackers Love New Enhanced Geothermal Energy Systems

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Fri, 03 Jan 2025 20:57:04 +0000

The emerging field of enhanced geothermal energy is providing oil and gas frackers with an opportunity to use their power for decarbonization, not extraction.

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Geothermal Research Funding Opportunity in USA

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 03 Jan 2025 04:52:15 +0000

The DOE’s SBIR and STTR programs have announced funding for FY25 Phase I Release 2 projects focused on geothermal heating, cooling, and enhanced geothermal systems. On December 27, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs released the FY25 Phase I … [continued]

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New Coal-Killing Flow Battery Tool Now Available, For Free

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2024 22:09:37 +0000

The flow battery field is getting a powerful shot of adrenaline in the form of a free new modeling tool that compresses the R&D timeline.

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Vanadium Opens The Door To Low-Cost EV Batteries Made From Salt

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2024 04:58:34 +0000

Researchers are deploying vanadium to develop a new generation of high performing, low cost sodium-ion EV batteries and stationary energy storage systems.

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Florida Gets $29 Million Boost to Help Grid in Extreme Weather

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2024 04:50:53 +0000

I grew up in Florida and lived here through college. Then I moved away for about 14 years. Then I moved back about 6 years ago. In short, I’ve lived here for approximately 3 decades. We went through some hurricanes when I was younger, and were certainly threatened by many … [continued]

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