Aug 31, 2015
Though humans have been harnessing water to perform work for thousands of years, the evolution of modern hydropower began in the late 1800’s–coincidentally at the same time that Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla were embroiled in a battle now known as the War of the...
Aug 31, 2015
This year’s 3rd Annual American Energy & Manufacturing Competitiveness (AEMC) Summit September 15-16 in Washington, DC is shaping up to be our best yet. The summit will feature keynotes and panel discussions with Energy Department leaders, national lab...
Aug 26, 2015
It’s been one year since we at the Energy Department ramped up our efforts to develop renewable jet fuel for the military and commercial aviation industry. The Department’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) joined Farm to Fly 2.0—a partnership with the U.S....
Aug 26, 2015
Connected Traveler project will guide travelers in energy-efficient manner In the near future, travelers will be able to figure out the most efficient way to travel through a city, including the optimal routes, what public transit is available, or if carpooling is an...
Aug 25, 2015
The Energy Department’s Geothermal Data Repository hit a milestone this past July when it received its 500th submission. This database helps accelerate research and development of geothermal energy resources by providing easy access to the work of hundreds of...