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U.S. Department of Energy Proposes Expedited Approval for Small-Scale Natural Gas Exports
A proposed rule aims to provide faster approval of small-scale exports of natural gas, including liquefied natural gas (LNG), from export facilities.
September 1, 2017
Department of Energy Announces $50 Million for Large-Scale Pilot Fossil Fuel Projects
New funding to support design, construction, and operation of two large-scale pilots for transformational coal technologies.
August 24, 2017
Department of Energy Announces 21 New Projects to Develop High-Performance Circuits for Industrial, Consumer Use
Funding part of Creating Innovative and Reliable Circuits Using Inventive Topologies and Semiconductors (CIRCUITS) program.
August 23, 2017
Department of Energy Participates in Press Conference to Mark First Shipment of Coal to Ukraine
The shipment will depart from the Port of Baltimore later this week and arrive in Ukraine in September.
August 21, 2017
DOE Invests $17.4 Million in Projects To Advance Recovery of Rare Earth Elements From Coal and Coal Byproducts
Energy Department selects four projects to move on to a second phase of research in their efforts to advance recovery of rare earth elements.
August 16, 2017
Energy Department Reports: Wind Energy Continues Rapid Growth in 2016
Texas, Oklahoma, and Iowa lead the nation as wind industry added more than 8,200 megawatt of capacity last year.
August 8, 2017
Dan Brouillette Sworn in as Deputy Secretary of the United States Department of Energy
Mr. Brouillette has three decades of experience in both the public and private sector. He recently was the Senior Vice President and head of USAA.
August 8, 2017
Energy Department Announces Eleven Projects to Boost Private-Sector Support of Energy Innovation
Projects address systemic barriers currently preventing the private sector from more fully supporting energy innovation.
August 1, 2017
Secretary Perry and Secretary Ross Hail New Coal Deal With Ukraine
Ukrainian state-owned power generation company Centrenergo PJSC will purchase American thermal coal ahead of the upcoming winter season.
July 31, 2017
Department of Energy Provides $40 Million for 4 DOE Bioenergy Research Centers
Four DOE Bioenergy Research Centers will provide breakthroughs for a new generation of sustainable, cost-effective bioproducts and bioenergy.
July 17, 2017
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Women's Equality Day
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Secretary Perry's statement on Women’s Equality Day, Aug. 26, 2017, marking the 97th anniversary of the 19th Amendment securing women’s right to vote.
Throwing Shade: 3 Things to Know About the Solar Eclipse
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Solar eclipse mania is sweeping across America and for good reason. Here are a few things to keep in mind as the big day approaches.
Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Offshore Wind Energy
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Learn more about efforts to develop America's vast offshore wind resources.
Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Distributed Wind Power
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Learn about key facts related to wind turbines used in distributed applications.
5 Things You Should Know About Wind Energy
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From utility-scale wind farms to the nation’s first offshore wind project, the U.S. wind industry continued to grow in 2016.
Top 10 Things You Didn't Know About Wind Power
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Get the details on a few of the lesser known wind energy facts.
Snapping the Sun: 5 Tips for Capturing Compelling Solar Power Photos
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Learn how you can take the best photos for the “Hit Me with Your SunShot” contest!
5 Facts About Fireworks
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Happy Fourth of July! Learn about the science of fireworks with these energy-related facts.
Nuclear Energy: Clean, Constant, and Cool
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Many people don't realize the role that nuclear energy plays in our daily lives. Here's the lowdown on this clean, constant, and cool energy resource.
Solar power is booming in the U.S. So what happens when the sun disappears during a total solar eclipse? We talk to the energy experts.
#WomeninSTEM
Five Fast Facts about Nora Stanton Blatch Barney
Nora Stanton Blatch Barney was the first American woman to become a civil engineer in 1905 and granddaughter of a women’s rights icon.
March 30, 2017
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Five Fast Facts about Dr. Ruby Hirose
March 23, 2017
Dr. Ruby Hirose was a Japanese-American researcher whose research helped lead to vaccines against polio and other diseases.
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Five Fast Facts About Barbara McClintock
March 16, 2017
Barbara McClintock was a pioneer in the field of cytogenetics, the study of the structure and function of cells.
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Five Fast Facts About Evelyn Boyd Granville
March 9, 2017
Dr. Evelyn Boyd Granville was the second African-American woman to earn a Ph.D. in mathematics and worked on early U.S. space missions.
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