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DOE Funding Targets Carbon Capture Projects

DOE Funding Targets Carbon Capture Projects

The U.S. Department of Energy is offering $2.5 billion for two carbon capture project opportunities after recent legislation offering more…


News Mar 15, 2023 by Claire Turvill
National Labs Gain Headway on Concentrating Solar Power

National Labs Gain Headway on Concentrating Solar Power

Headed by the Department of Energy, two national laboratories are advancing their research in concentrating solar-thermal power systems. 


News Feb 27, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
DOE Funds Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, Wind Projects

DOE Funds Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, Wind Projects

The U.S. Department of Energy’s latest funding announcements include carbon capture and storage, hydrogen fuel cells, and wind turbines. 


News Feb 15, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Siemens Gamesa Pushes US Government Action on Wind Market Barriers

Siemens Gamesa Pushes US Government Action on Wind Market Barriers

Siemens Gamesa recently released a whitepaper pushing the U.S. government to address critical barriers in the wind energy market, such as lengthy…


India Aims to be Global Green Hydrogen Production Hub

India Aims to be Global Green Hydrogen Production Hub

India has approved $2.3 billion to support the production, use, and export of green hydrogen.


News Jan 24, 2023 by Mike Falter
National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 8

National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 8

Learn the grounding and bonding rules when powering two or more buildings or structures in the same area with a single service.


DOE Calls for New Cybersecurity Tech Amid Energy Infrastructure Threats

DOE Calls for New Cybersecurity Tech Amid Energy Infrastructure Threats

Applications are open for the second cohort of the Clean Energy Cybersecurity Accelerator, a program from the Department of Energy and National…


News Jan 18, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
DOE Floats New Energy Efficiency Standards for Distribution Transformers

DOE Floats New Energy Efficiency Standards for Distribution Transformers

The Department of Energy proposes new energy efficiency standards to add amorphous steel cores to the nation’s power distribution transformers,…


News Jan 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
2022 Renewable Energy Growth Surpasses Forecasts

2022 Renewable Energy Growth Surpasses Forecasts

The global renewable energy market is seeing higher-than-forecasted levels of growth from expedited net-zero targets tied to Europe’s energy…


Solar Energy Costs Flare Up Dramatically in 2022

Solar Energy Costs Flare Up Dramatically in 2022

The price of commercial and residential solar power has increased for the first time in more than a decade.


Study Aims to Develop Better Backup Power Supply During Disasters

Study Aims to Develop Better Backup Power Supply During Disasters

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Idaho National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratory, and University of Dayton Research Institute have…


News Dec 27, 2022 by Ahmad Ezzeddine
AMEA Power’s Wind, Solar Deals Hint at the Future Role of Renewable Technologies

AMEA Power’s Wind, Solar Deals Hint at the Future Role of Renewable Technologies

AMEA has entered into a $1.1 billion deal for 500 megawatts each of wind and solar in Egypt.


News Dec 23, 2022 by Shannon Flynn
High-flying Drone Industry: Where It’s Hovering, Where It’s Going

High-flying Drone Industry: Where It’s Hovering, Where It’s Going

Drones and drone technology have zoomed beyond military and government applications to make deep forays into the private sector. Here are the most…


tech insights Dec 21, 2022 by Jay Miller
American Petroleum Institute Adjusts Standards for Natural Gas Storage

American Petroleum Institute Adjusts Standards for Natural Gas Storage

The American Petroleum Institute released recommendations updating its standards for natural gas storage.


News Dec 19, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Seaweed Could be Used for Jet Fuel, Battery Materials

Seaweed Could be Used for Jet Fuel, Battery Materials

Warming oceans are causing massive seaweed blooms to foul beaches—researchers are finding ways to turn it into aviation fuel and graphite for…


General Motors Expects its EVs Will Make a Profit in 2025

General Motors Expects its EVs Will Make a Profit in 2025

After securing an annual capacity of more than one million units, General Motors expects its electric vehicle segment will turn a profit in 2025.…


News Dec 09, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
NASA Technology Could Deliver 5-minute EV Charging

NASA Technology Could Deliver 5-minute EV Charging

One key to ultra-fast charging is cooling the cable. A liquid-to-vapor cooling system tested in space may find its way into ground-based ultra-fast…


DOE Directs Billions to Nuclear, Power Grid, Battery Recycling

DOE Directs Billions to Nuclear, Power Grid, Battery Recycling

The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced more financing opportunities and credits to improve and expand America’s power grid and battery…


News Dec 04, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Blockchain Ledger System Can Increase Power Grid Cybersecurity

Blockchain Ledger System Can Increase Power Grid Cybersecurity

The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has developed a blockchain ledger system that might help utility companies and…


Climate TRACE Technology Provides Emissions Accountability

Climate TRACE Technology Provides Emissions Accountability

A new satellite-based tool used artificial intelligence (AI) to provide greenhouse gas emission data for more than 72,000 individual locations…