One of America’s national secrets is about to become a national park. The Manhattan Project was an unprecedented, top-secret government program implemented by the United States during World War II to beat Nazi Germany in the race to construct a nuclear weapon. By the end of the war the project had grown to employ… Keep reading →
At the request of Secretary of State John Kerry, Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz will travelled to Geneva on Saturday to join Secretary Kerry in continued negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program. Department of Energy officials have consistently been involved in these in-depth technical discussions as part of the U.S. negotiating team and Secretary… Keep reading →
While renewable energy systems are capable of powering houses and small businesses without any connection to the electricity grid, many people prefer the advantages that grid-connection offers. A grid-connected system allows you to power your home or small business with renewable energy during those periods (daily as well as seasonally) when the sun is… Keep reading →
Three Military Bases Partner with Energy Department to Train Veterans for Solar Jobs WASHINGTON — Today, the first class of Marine trainees at Camp Pendleton will graduate from the Energy Department’s solar job training pilot program, which is aimed at preparing service members for careers in the solar industry as solar photovoltaic system installers, sales… Keep reading →
On Friday, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz made the following statement regarding Dr. Fatih Birol’s confirmation to be the next Executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA): “As the new Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, Dr. Fatih Birol is an ideal candidate to lead the Agency in a time of global energy transformation.… Keep reading →
Deputy Secretary Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall Discusses Importance of Public-Private Partnerships at White House Cybersecurity Summit STANFORD, CA – Today, Deputy Secretary of Energy Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall participated in a panel discussion on the “Public-Private Collaboration on Cybersecurity” as part of the White House Summit on Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection keynoted by President Obama. Moderated by Homeland Security… Keep reading →
Energy Department Announces New Office of Technology Transitions WASHINGTON – Today, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz announced the launch of the Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) to help expand the commercial impact of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) research. The office will work closely with the national laboratories and engage with industry to commercialize technology and… Keep reading →
Energy Secretary Moniz Dedicates the World’s Brightest Synchrotron Light Source NSLS-II at Brookhaven National Lab will Accelerate Unprecedented Advances in Energy, Environmental Science, and Medicine WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Ernest Moniz last week dedicated the world’s most advanced light source, the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) at Brookhaven National Laboratory… Keep reading →
President Obama has released the National Security Strategy (NSS) to outline the progress the Administration has made over the past six years and to highlight U.S. priorities to advance our interests in the years ahead. The Department of Energy (DOE) is charged with implementing several of the missions the President highlights in the NSS as… Keep reading →
