Wind power is great, when there is wind. New forecasting services aim to take some of the guesswork out of when and where renewable energy will come from, predicting wind speeds far enough in advance to save energy companies billions.READ»
Rare earth metals are in everything--from rechargeable batteries to the steel in buildings to jet engines. But right now, they come only from China. So major corporations and the government are re-engineering more common minerals to ...READ»
If used nuclear fuel is still so dangerous that we have to bury it in mountains, why can't we keep producing electricity from it? New initiatives around the world are exploring the energy potential of nuclear recycling.READ»
The new Bureau of Energy Resources is a combination of the Department of Energy and the Department of State, using technical smarts and diplomacy to increase the market for clean energy around the world.READ»
The Department of Energy is doling out money to some high-tech oil drilling projects. If we're going to be drilling, we might as well invest time and money in making it as safe as possible.READ»
The DOE's latest round of funding focuses on finding alternatives to rare earth metals, which are found in everything from wind turbines to computer hard drives.READ»
This Philips LED bulb is the winner of the DOE's $10 million competition to develop a low-cost, energy efficient, high-performance replacement for the incandescent bulb. READ»
There was one recent positive survey, but test after test has found that people aren't so psyched when smart meters arrive in their home. They may not have a choice.READ»
The government-sponsored competition to build the best ultra-fuel-efficient vehicles yields both automotive innovation and the next generation of car designers.READ»
Beginning in May, startups can use a DOE-provided template for their business plan, and if approved, they need only pay $1,000 to score licensing for a patent (normal costs range between $10,000 to $50,000). READ»
As an eco-fuel, hydrogen has numerous advantages, including clean emissions. Storing hydrogen, however, has been proven difficult and dangerous--until now. The DOE has achieved a nanotech breakthrough that will allow for the safe storage and transport of hydrogen. READ»
A big breakthrough in the race for better biofuels was announced this week from the U.S. Department of Energy, where the department's BioEnergy Science Center figured out how to produce isobutanol directly from cellulose.READ»
The U.S. Department of Energy is continuing on its clean-energy loan spree, this time with a $96.8 million loan guarantee for an Oregon geothermal project. READ»
