When the sixth annual ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit convenes outside Washington, D.C., this week, more than 2,000 technologists, entrepreneurs, investors, industry experts and government thought leaders will gather to discuss America’s most pressing energy issues — and to find ways to move promising new energy technologies out of the lab and into the market. As… Keep reading →
STATEMENT FROM SECRETARY MONIZ ON THE NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz made the following statement regarding the National Security Strategy (NSS) announced on Friday (February 6th): “The vision that President Obama laid out in the latest National Security Strategy positions the United States to be a continued global leader in promoting a safe and secure world… Keep reading →
It’s been a great year for the solar energy industry. By the end of 2014, solar deployment is slated to be up nearly 40% over 2013. Today, the booming demand for solar energy supports more than 173,000 jobs and the U.S. has become the third largest solar market in the world. You can find solar… Keep reading →
Deputy Energy Secretary Sherwood-Randall Highlights a Top Budget Priority in Texas WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, Deputy Secretary Sherwood-Randall traveled to Amarillo, Texas to visit the Pantex Plant, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) site charged with maintaining the safety, security and effectiveness of the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile, a critical component of President Obama’s National… Keep reading →
In 1922, President Warren Harding’s Interior Secretary Albert Fall found himself in hot water after taking bribes to sell a small oil field in Wyoming, as well as one in California. Now — 93 years later — the Department of Energy is signing papers to take the Teapot Dome field out of federal hands for… Keep reading →
President’s 2016 Budget Proposal Makes Critical Investments in All-Of-The-Above Energy Strategy and National Security WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz detailed President Barack Obama’s $30 billion Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Request for the Energy Department. This Budget continues the Administration’s efforts to invest in America’s future, making critical investments in research, energy… Keep reading →
Department of Energy Cites Fluor B&W Portsmouth, LLC for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Violations WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today issued a Preliminary Notice of Violation (PNOV) to Fluor B&W Portsmouth (FBP) for violations of the DOE’s nuclear safety and radiation protection regulations, and has proposed a $243,750 civil penalty. … Keep reading →
The future is on display at the Washington Auto Show and on a road near you. Advanced vehicles featuring hydrogen fuel cells, innovative rechargeable batteries and cutting edge materials not only show promise for tomorrow — they’re available today. Swipe through the slideshow above to see some of the vehicles and new technologies on display.… Keep reading →
According to the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” Dr. King’s words served as a special theme for the Minorities in Energy (MIE) STEM and Energy Literacy series kick-off… Keep reading →
Energy Department Recognizes City of Roanoke, VA for Leadership in Better Buildings Challenge ROANOKE, Va. – As part of the Obama Administration’s effort to cut energy waste in the nation’s buildings, the Energy Department recognized the city of Roanoke, Virginia for its leadership. Through the Better Buildings Challenge, Roanoke has committed to 20 percent savings… Keep reading →
