WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Department of the Army for Civil Works announced today that the three agencies have extended their partnership to advance hydropower development for an additional five years. The renewal agreement signed today commits the agencies to a specific, ambitious agenda for hydropower, building… Keep reading →
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Department Of Energy, Department Of The Interior And Army Corps Of Engineers Renew Five-Year Partnership To Advance Hydropower
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By Paul Lester | U.S. Department of EnergyLast Friday marked the beginning of spring and the end of a long, brutal winter for much of the United States. With the start of a new season comes a fresh opportunity to find ways to save energy and money. Here are just a few simple things you can do to improve the energy efficiency… Keep reading →
Energy Department Recognizes Cleveland Partners For Leadership In Saving Energy
By U.S. Department of EnergyCLEVELAND, Ohio – As part of the Administration’s effort to cut energy waste in the nation’s buildings, the Energy Department is recognizing its Cleveland area partners for their leadership in saving energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions today. Through the Better Buildings Challenge, Cleveland area partners including the city of Cleveland, the Cleveland Clinic Foundation,… Keep reading →
Solar water heaters — also called solar domestic hot water systems — can be a cost-effective way to generate hot water for your home. They can be used in any climate, and the fuel they use — sunshine — is free. HOW THEY WORK Solar water heating systems include storage tanks and solar collectors. There are two… Keep reading →
Energy Department Selects 11 Tribal Communities To Deploy Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy Technologies
By U.S. Department of EnergyWASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that 11 tribal communities will receive nearly $6 million to accelerate the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies on tribal lands. As part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to partner with Tribal Nations, these projects provide Indian Tribes and Alaska Native villages clean… Keep reading →
How Microgrids Work
By Allison Lantero | U.S. Department of EnergyWHAT IS A MICROGRID? A microgrid is a local energy grid with control capability, which means it can disconnect from the traditional grid and operate autonomously. HOW DOES A MICROGRID WORK? To understand how a microgrid works, you first have to understand how the grid works. The grid connects homes, businesses and other buildings to… Keep reading →
R&D 100: Innovations That Could Save Consumers Money
By Rebecca Matulka | U.S. Department of EnergyImagine a home with windows that let in light but block the sun’s heat. Or a highly efficient heating and cooling system that also provides a home with all its water heating needs while using no additional energy. Energy efficient products like these are no longer fantasies for homeowners thanks to breakthroughs at the… Keep reading →
Five Fast Facts About Technologist Grace Hopper
By U.S. Department of EnergyIt’s Women’s History Month on Energy.gov. During the month of March we’re highlighting the great contributions to science, technology, engineering and mathematics or STEM fields made by women throughout history, as well as taking a look at fascinating work that women are doing in STEM fields today. Grace Murray Hopper was one of the first… Keep reading →
Wind Vision: New Report Highlights a Robust Wind Energy Future
By Jose Zayas | U.S. Department of EnergyWith utility-scale wind turbines installed in 39 states, wind energy accounts for 4.5 percent of our nation’s annual electricity generation. At this level, wind energy already supports more than 50,000 industry-related jobs in manufacturing, construction, operations and maintenance, and supporting services, all while improving the environment and strengthening our economy. So, what could the… Keep reading →
Energy Department Releases New Wind Report, Examines Future of Industry
By U.S. Department of EnergyPresent Day to 2050, Report Quantifies the Economic and Social Benefits of Robust Wind Energy Growth WASHINGTON – In support of the President’s all-of-the-above energy strategy to diversify our nation’s power supplies, the Energy Department today released a new report looking at the future of wind power through 2050 and the economic benefits that come… Keep reading →