Weekly Jolt: Essential News for Clean Energy Champions

Expanding state clean energy programs, boosting offshore wind, and more.

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. August 31, 2022 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law   DOE Announces $425 Million to Expand State Clean Energy Programs  DOE is accepting applications from all states, five U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia for $425 million in funding to implement programs to ramp up their clean energy planning and deployment. This expanded funding for DOE's State Energy Program is a nearly 10-fold increase, provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Applications are due by November 4.  DOE Seeks Input on $335 Million in Programs to Strengthen Battery Recycling  DOE issued a request for information to help guide the implementation of lithium-ion battery recycling programs. These Bipartisan Infrastructure Law investments of $335 million will accelerate the collection, transportation, processing, and recycling of batteries and scrap materials; enable second-life applications of batteries; and support high-quality jobs. Responses are due by October 14. Network with EERE staff and others at the first STEMtember Session on September 8, focused on careers in sustainable transportation. Learn about the various opportunities in bioenergy, vehicle technologies, and hydrogen and fuel cells. Register here.  Renewable News "StoryMap" Shows How Geothermal Energy Could Increase Lithium Supply  EERE's Geothermal Technologies Office produced a data visualization project, "Lithium and the Future of Electrification," that explains how geothermal energy can help meet the increasing demand for lithium, the primary component in batteries, in the United States. Visitors scroll through to read the story, which features animated graphics, flip cards, and more.  Research Team Identifies Challenges and Potential Solutions to Boost Offshore Wind Energy A multi-institutional team led by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has identified scientific "grand challenges" and knowledge gaps that could lead to more offshore wind development and deployment off the nation's coasts. Find out what the team recommends doing to address these challenges.   DOE Funding Helps Build One-Stop Shop for Rooftop Solar Energy Systems  EERE's Solar Energy Technologies Office helped EnergySage develop an online marketplace where consumers can compare the costs of solar panels, batteries, and inverters. Learn how this onetime start-up became a success story with federal support.  Building Cleaner Communities with Hydropower  To celebrate National Hydropower Day on August 24, EERE's Water Power Technologies Office featured the many ways the office works with people from communities—from Alaska to Idaho to Puerto Rico—to support projects that increase energy resilience with hydropower.  Competitions DOE Announces Geothermal Manufacturing Prize Winners  Two teams were awarded $500,000 in cash and $200,000 in vouchers for winning the American-Made Geothermal Manufacturing Prize, which incentivizes innovators to use 3D printing to address the challenges associated with operating sensitive equipment in harsh geothermal environments. The teams will use the prizes to test their innovations in the field.   In three weeks, join Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for a three-day event featuring discussions with energy and science experts from 31 countries, technology demonstrations, and other activities. Register here. Events and Webinars  Research and Development Deep Dive: Advancing Fish Protection Through Prizes  August 31 | 2 p.m. ET  DOE's Fish Protection Prize winners will discuss their progress developing water structures that keep fish from traveling in potentially hazardous waterways. Register here.  Energy Codes and Utility Programs: The Peanut Butter & Jelly of Energy Efficiency  September 8 | 1 p.m. ET  Industry experts will discuss the intersection of energy codes and utility programs by highlighting best practices and opportunities for the future. Register here.  Insulation Update: Carbon, Hemp, Health and Air-Sealing Advances  September 8 | 1 p.m. ET  Learn about advances in insulation for energy efficiency, its implications for human health, and the potential of hemp. Register here.  American Floating Offshore Wind Technical Summit 2022  September 11-14   Global floating offshore wind experts will gather in Portland, Maine, to discuss research and development, emerging technologies, permitting, and design. Register here.  Free eProject eXpress Training for Local Governments   September 12 | 1 p.m. ET  Learn about this free, web-based platform that reduces the costs associated with tracking and demonstrating the success of energy-efficiency projects and programs. Register here.  Strategies for Achieving Zero Energy in Multifamily Buildings   September 13 | 11 a.m. ET  Achieve zero-energy buildings with the latest Advanced Energy Design Guide for Multifamily Buildings from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. Register here.

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