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February 4, 2013
Installing a solar hot water system at a Milwaukee fire station. The installation was completed as part of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association's hands-on training workshop. System components were donated by local manufacturer, Caleffi. | Photo Courtesy of the National Renewable Energy Lab.
Solar For Milwaukee, By Milwaukee

Profiling the City of Milwaukee's thriving solar community.

February 4, 2013
At two miles long, SLAC's linear particle accelerator is a monster of a machine. But now, thanks to an old collection of Legos and some creative work by SLAC graphic designer Greg Stewart, the two-mile accelerator has been drastically reduced in size. After happening upon his Legos at home one night, Stewart decided to spend his evening designing, building and photographing this Lego diorama homage to the inside of the SLAC linac, a place that's 20 feet underground and not often seen by anyone besides the accelerator engineers who work there. SLAC's safety officers will even be pleased to see the Lego workers wearing their "PPE" (personal protective equipment, in this case helmets). See an actual <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/slaclab/8282691008/" target="_blank">photo of the SLAC linac</a>. | Photo courtesy of Greg Stewart, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.
Photo of the Week: Lego Rendition of SLAC National Laboratory's Linear Particle Accelerator

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February 2, 2013
New Orleans' Mercedes-Benz Superdome features more than 26,000 LED lights on the building's exterior. The system uses only 10 kilowatts of electricity, equivalent to powering a small home. | Photo courtesy of SMG.
Super Bowl City Leads on Energy Efficient Forefront

New Orleans, the host of this year's Super Bowl, is embracing energy efficiency on and off the football field.

February 1, 2013
U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu during an online town hall to discuss President Obama's clean energy and innovation agenda on January 11, 2011. | Photo by Charles Watkins, Contractor, Energy Department
Letter from Secretary Steven Chu to Energy Department Employees Announcing His Decision Not to Serve a Second Term

Secretary Chu highlights progress on clean energy; announces decision not to serve a second term.

January 31, 2013
Secretary Chu Tours the 2013 Washington Auto Show

Highlights from the Secretary's tour of the Washington Auto Show floor.

January 31, 2013
As part of the EV Everywhere Grand Challenge, the new Workplace Charging Challenge aims to expand access to charging stations in cities across the U.S. | Infographic by Sarah Gerrity, Energy Department.
EV Everywhere Charges Up the Workplace

As part of the EV Everywhere Grand Challenge, the new Workplace Charging Challenge aims to expand access to charging stations in cities across the U.S.

January 31, 2013
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus speaks to attendees at the 2011 Energy Innovation Summit in Washington, DC. | Energy Department photo.
ARPA-E and the Military Team Up on New Technologies and Summit Partnerships

New technologies could change the way troops stay cool and warm on the battlefield -- and save energy and money for the military along the way.

January 31, 2013
Photo courtesy of Nordex, USA.
A Record Year for the American Wind Industry

America's wind industry continues to meet exciting new milestones.

January 30, 2013
Secretary of Energy Steven Chu participates in a tour of Catholic University's Vitreous State Laboratory. | Photo courtesy of the Office of Environmental Management.
Energy Department and Catholic University Improve Safety of Nuclear Waste

A new waste processing plant in Washington will help to safely remove nuclear and chemical waste, thanks to research from Catholic University.

January 29, 2013
Members of the Los Alamos High School team, Los Alamos, New Mexico, concentrates on the answer to a question at the 2012 National Science Bowl in Washington D.C. on April 29, 2012. | Photograph by Dennis Brack, Office of Science
Thousands of Students Prepare to Compete in the National Science Bowl

Until March 9th, thousands of middle- and high-school students will compete in 120 regional competitions all across the country as well as Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.