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Joint Statement between U.S. Department of Energy and Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 14:18
May 7, 2013Joint Statement between U.S. Department of Energy and Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy

Poneman and Sang-jick, met on May 7, 2013, at the Department of Energy (DOE) headquarters in Washington, D.C., where they exchanged views on cooperation on a wide range of energy priorities.

Energy Department Announces 61 Scientists to Receive Early Career Research Program Funding

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 12:56
May 7, 2013Energy Department Announces 61 Scientists to Receive Early Career Research Program Funding

Acting Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman today announced that 61 scientists from across the nation will receive up to $15.3 million in funding for research as part of the Energy Department’s Early Career Research Program

Energy Department and the NSTA Launch America’s Home Energy Education Challenge 2013-2014 Program

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 11:30
May 7, 2013Energy Department and the NSTA Launch America’s Home Energy Education Challenge 2013-2014 Program

Registration Now Open For Student Energy Conservation Competition; Program Inspires Student Interest in STEM, While Teaching How Saving Energy Saves Money

Eastern Energy Zones Mapping Tool Now Available

Fri, 05/03/2013 - 12:08
May 3, 2013Eastern Energy Zones Mapping Tool Now Available

The Eastern Interconnection States’ Planning Council (EISPC) has released the Energy Zones (EZ) Mapping Tool, a free, web-based interactive tool that will help states and other stakeholders in the Eastern Interconnection identify geographic areas suitable for the development of clean energy resources (natural gas, sequestration or utilitization locations for C02 from coal, nuclear, and renewable) which can potentially provide significant amounts of new electric power generation.

DOE Announces Award Selections for Academic-Industry Collaboration – Synchrophasor Engineering Education Program

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 13:40
May 1, 2013DOE Announces Award Selections for Academic-Industry Collaboration – Synchrophasor Engineering Education Program

The Department of Energy (DOE) has selected seven projects for awards totaling approximately $1.4 million to help colleges and universities better prepare the electricity industry workforce of the future. Use of synchrophasor data from Phasor Measurement Units (PMUs) is considered to be a promising tool to monitor modern electric power systems, and identify and respond to deteriorating or abnormal grid conditions more quickly. Thanks to Recovery Act funding, more than 800 PMUs are being installed at strategic locations across the nation’s transmission system.

Regional Partnership Documentary Wins "Best of Show" Aurora Award

Tue, 04/30/2013 - 13:18
April 30, 2013Regional Partnership Documentary Wins "Best of Show" Aurora Award

A documentary co-produced by Prairie Public Broadcasting and the Plains CO2 Reduction (PCOR) Partnership with support from the U.S. Department of Energy has received a 2012 Platinum Best of Show Aurora Award—the highest honor awarded—in the nature/environment documentary category.

New Mexico Environment Department Presents WIPP Its Highest Recognition for Environmental Excellence

Tue, 04/30/2013 - 12:00
April 30, 2013New Mexico Environment Department Presents WIPP Its Highest Recognition for Environmental Excellence

CARLSBAD, N.M., April 30, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) was recognized by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) with Green Zia Environmental Leadership Program (GZELP) Gold Level membership for excellence.

Alaska Native Communities Receive Technical Assistance for Local Clean Energy Development

Mon, 04/29/2013 - 15:08
April 29, 2013Alaska Native Communities Receive Technical Assistance for Local Clean Energy Development

The Energy Department and the Denali Commission announced that five Alaska Native communities will receive technical expertise through the Strategic Technical Assistance Response Team (START) program

Students from California and Indiana win DOE’s 23rd National Science Bowl

Mon, 04/29/2013 - 12:44
April 29, 2013Students from California and Indiana win DOE’s 23rd National Science Bowl

Successful Competition Highlights Importance of Investing in Next Generation of Leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Fields

National Science Bowl Update: Teams from North Carolina and California to Compete for High School Championship

Sun, 04/28/2013 - 22:41
April 28, 2013National Science Bowl Update: Teams from North Carolina and California to Compete for High School Championship

The field of high school finalists in the Department of Energy (DOE) National Science Bowl has narrowed once more, and now only two high school teams remain in the competition.

National Science Bowl Update: Middle School Teams from Maryland and Indiana to Compete for National Championship on Monday

Sun, 04/28/2013 - 21:40
April 28, 2013National Science Bowl Update: Middle School Teams from Maryland and Indiana to Compete for National Championship on Monday

The field of middle school finalists in the Department of Energy (DOE) National Science Bowl has narrowed once more, and now only two middle school teams remain in the competition.

EPA Furlough Day on May 24 Will Affect EIS Filing

Fri, 04/26/2013 - 11:38
April 26, 2013EPA Furlough Day on May 24 Will Affect EIS Filing

EISs must be filed with EPA by Thursday, May 23rd for publication of a Notice of Availability on May 31, 2013.

Economic Impact of Recovery Act Investments in the Smart Grid Report Now Available

Thu, 04/25/2013 - 13:04
April 25, 2013Economic Impact of Recovery Act Investments in the Smart Grid Report Now Available

A report on the Economic Impact of Recovery Act Investments in the Smart Grid is now available. This study analyzes the economy-wide impacts of the Recovery Act funding for smart grid project deployment in the United States, administered by Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability. Key findings include:

DOE Office of Indian Energy Announces New Indian Country Energy and Infrastructure Working Group Members

Wed, 04/24/2013 - 18:11
April 24, 2013DOE Office of Indian Energy Announces New Indian Country Energy and Infrastructure Working Group Members

The Indian Country Energy and Infrastructure Working Group is pleased to welcome seven newly appointed members.

New Battery Design Could Help Solar and Wind Power the Grid

Wed, 04/24/2013 - 16:20
April 24, 2013New Battery Design Could Help Solar and Wind Power the Grid

Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University have designed a low-cost, long-life “flow” battery that could enable solar and wind energy to become major suppliers to the electrical grid.

Interagency Collaboration to Address Environmental Impacts of Shale Gas Drilling

Tue, 04/23/2013 - 12:06
April 23, 2013Interagency Collaboration to Address Environmental Impacts of Shale Gas Drilling

A memorandum of understanding to perform collaborative research related to airborne emissions and air quality at natural gas drilling sites has been signed by the Office of Fossil Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

Energy Department Announces New Innovative Projects to Develop Advanced Drop-in Biofuels for Military Jets and Ships

Mon, 04/22/2013 - 09:55
April 22, 2013Energy Department Announces New Innovative Projects to Develop Advanced Drop-in Biofuels for Military Jets and Ships

The Energy Department announced $18 million in four innovative pilot-scale biorefineries in California, Iowa and Washington.

DOE Extends Public Comment Period for Uranium Program Environmental Impact Statement

Thu, 04/18/2013 - 13:08
April 18, 2013DOE Extends Public Comment Period for Uranium Program Environmental Impact Statement

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced that the public comment period for the Draft Uranium Leasing Program Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (ULP PEIS) has been extended to May 31, 2013.

Hydraulic Fracturing Data Collection Tools Improve Environmental Reporting, Monitoring, Protection

Thu, 04/18/2013 - 12:03
April 18, 2013Hydraulic Fracturing Data Collection Tools Improve Environmental Reporting, Monitoring, Protection

Two data collection tools specifically developed for hydraulic fracturing are available to help regulatory agencies monitor drilling and completion operations and enhance environmental protection.

April 24 Webinar to Explore How Power Marketing Administrations Work with Tribes

Thu, 04/18/2013 - 11:24
April 18, 2013April 24 Webinar to Explore How Power Marketing Administrations Work with Tribes

Learn about how power marketing administrations operate and how to work with them in our next free webinar on April 24.