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Dept. of Energy Releases Fusion Science and Technology Roadmap
(Image: DOE) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released its Fusion Science and Technology (FS&T) Roadmap, a national strategy to accelerate the development and commercialization of fusion energy on the most rapid, responsible timeline in history. The Roadmap...
Floating solar power plants + hydropower = renewable energy heaven
Two projects are demonstrating that floating solar power plants along with hydropower facilities are a match made in renewable energy heaven. The EDF Group's Lazer floating solar power plant is the first of its type, constructed in France by subsidiary EDF Renewables....
Why clean energy matters
Find out why clean energy is important, including things like: Accessibility & Affordability Innovation Job Creation & Growth Environmental Impacts Health & Safety Energy Independence & Security Energy Reliability STEM Domestic Manufacturing &...
First-ever national Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap
A new government-wide strategy to advance clean hydrogen and support the administration's Investing in America Agenda for building a clean energy economy, creating good-paying jobs, and boosting American competitiveness, was announced this week by the Department of...
Nuclear engineering student, Miss America 2023, promotes ‘clean energy, cleaner future’
Grace Stanke, who studies nuclear engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is also Miss America 2023. Stanke hopes that her message, "Clean energy, cleaner future," will help change the perception of nuclear power, and increase public and political...
Ready to start a career in energy?
Ready to explore an energy career? The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) website, Get Into Energy, will help you understand how to take the next step, no matter where you are in your journey. Who does the energy industry need? Thinkers and Tinkerers...
Register now for HYDROVISION International, July 11-13, in Charlotte, NC
Registration is underway for this year's HYDROVISION International, July 11-13, in Charlotte, NC. HYDROVISION International® is the premier gathering of global hydro, marine energy, and dams/civil market professionals. As the largest industry event worldwide, over...
New DOE funding to reduce clean hydrogen costs, deliver cleaner air, more high-quality jobs, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels
This week, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced nearly $60 million in funding to advance clean hydrogen technologies and improve the electric power grid. The funding includes: Nearly $42 million in funding for 22 projects in 14 states to advance critical...
CleanTech Innovation Showcase features keynote panel on Building Workforce for Clean Energy Adoption
The 2023 CleanTech Innovation Showcase on June 22 in Seattle will feature a keynote session on Building Workforce for Clean Energy Adoption, led by Lynne Varner, Associate Vice Chancellor, Chief of Staff, Washington State University Everett; Kevin Ly, Director of...
Building a skilled, diverse energy workforce
The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is launching a career awareness campaign to familiarize career-ready adults, students, and their influencers about the range of opportunities in the energy sector. The Power Your Possibility, Fuel Your Future campaign...