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Through research, innovation, and leadership, African American engineers and scientists have worked to make space…

Through research, innovation, and leadership, African American engineers and scientists have worked to make space exploration a reality. 

Industry, government, and universities must work together to make fusion energy more viable. 

Industry, government, and universities must work together to make fusion energy more viable. 

The EPA has set ambitious standards for vehicle emissions. To comply, U.S. manufacturers must ramp up electric vehicle…

The EPA has set ambitious standards for vehicle emissions. To comply, U.S. manufacturers must ramp up electric vehicle battery production.

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission reforms and a new Texas program could streamline the process of integrating…

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission reforms and a new Texas program could streamline the process of integrating renewable energy into the power grid.

Four dynamic line rating projects will test new solutions to maximize the utilization of transmission infrastructure.…

Four dynamic line rating projects will test new solutions to maximize the utilization of transmission infrastructure. Learn about the benefits of…

The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program will help increase the number and availability of electric vehicle…

The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program will help increase the number and availability of electric vehicle fast-charging stations…

Britain’s North Sea Transition Authority has chosen three electrification concepts for North Sea oil and gas platforms.…

Britain’s North Sea Transition Authority has chosen three electrification concepts for North Sea oil and gas platforms. These selected studies…

It might be time to think more seriously about beaming solar energy from orbiting power stations. Several organizations…

It might be time to think more seriously about beaming solar energy from orbiting power stations. Several organizations are already working on the…

The federal government is pouring nearly $3.5 billion into 58 projects targeting infrastructure upgrades, microgrids,…

The federal government is pouring nearly $3.5 billion into 58 projects targeting infrastructure upgrades, microgrids, smart controls, and advanced…

China's plan to limit graphite exports has far-reaching effects on electric vehicles and efforts to transition to…

China's plan to limit graphite exports has far-reaching effects on electric vehicles and efforts to transition to renewable energy.

Solar energy systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks, but energy engineers often don’t have the IT knowledge to prevent…

Solar energy systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks, but energy engineers often don’t have the IT knowledge to prevent attacks or deal with them…

The latest developments in hydrogen use and production include hydrogen-powered turbines, production plants, and regional…

The latest developments in hydrogen use and production include hydrogen-powered turbines, production plants, and regional supply hubs.

3D printing can solve challenges, including cost, material limitations, and scalability in manufacturing wind turbines.

3D printing can solve challenges, including cost, material limitations, and scalability in manufacturing wind turbines.

In a move toward carbon-free energy generation in the next decade, the Department of Energy is investing $46 million in…

In a move toward carbon-free energy generation in the next decade, the Department of Energy is investing $46 million in designs for nuclear fusion.…

A pair of high-voltage direct current transmission projects are coming to Japan and the U.S., while the DOE funds other…

A pair of high-voltage direct current transmission projects are coming to Japan and the U.S., while the DOE funds other HVDC innovations.

From advanced floating offshore wind technology to canceled projects, there’s plenty of news to cover in the offshore…

From advanced floating offshore wind technology to canceled projects, there’s plenty of news to cover in the offshore wind market.

Engineers now have access to NREL’s comprehensive database of electric load data from residential and commercial…

Engineers now have access to NREL’s comprehensive database of electric load data from residential and commercial buildings across the U.S. 

A federal plan sets near- and mid-term goals for expanding transmission infrastructure along the Atlantic coast,…

A federal plan sets near- and mid-term goals for expanding transmission infrastructure along the Atlantic coast, including an interregional network…

NERC recently stated energy policy is a concern for the U.S. and Canada's bulk-power supply. Energy policy determines…

NERC recently stated energy policy is a concern for the U.S. and Canada's bulk-power supply. Energy policy determines whether the two…