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May 18, 2012
Secretary Chu Announces 68 Scientists to Receive Early Career Research Program Funding

Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced that 68 scientists from across the nation will receive up to $18.9 million in funding for research grants as part of DOE’s Early Career Research Program.

May 16, 2012
New Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Clothes Washers and Dishwashers to Save Consumers Billions on Energy Bills

The Department of Energy today announced common-sense energy efficiency standards for residential clothes washers and dishwashers that will save consumers $20 billion in energy and water costs.

May 15, 2012
DOE Announces Transfer of Depleted Uranium to Advance the U.S. National Security Interests, Extend Operations at Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant

Transfer to deliver important national security benefits, while keeping Kentucky plant operating for the next year

May 8, 2012
Energy Department Announces New Investments to Train Next Generation of Nuclear Energy Leaders, Advance University-Led Nuclear Innovation

Awards to 46 Colleges and Universities Support Obama Administration’s Investments in U.S. Competitiveness, Affordable College Education

May 4, 2012
Energy Department Announces Regional Winners of University Clean Energy Business Competitions

Six Student Teams Advance to Next Level of National Competition

May 2, 2012
Energy Secretary Chu Announces Montana Schools Win National Student Efficiency Competition

Students Challenged to Reduce Home Energy Usage and Costs

May 2, 2012
U.S. and Japan Complete Successful Field Trial of Methane Hydrate Production Technologies

Methane Hydrates May Exceed the Energy Content of All Other Fossil Fuels Combined; Could Ensure Decades of Affordable Natural Gas and Cut America’s Foreign Oil Dependence

May 1, 2012
Energy Department Announces New Mapping Initiative to Advance North American Carbon Storage Efforts

New Atlas Shows Potential for 500 Years of Carbon Dioxide Storage

April 30, 2012
Student Teams from Massachusetts and California Win Energy Department’s 22nd National Science Bowl

Competition is Part of Administration’s Focus on Next Generation of Leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

April 26, 2012
U.S. Department of Energy and the MIT Energy Initiative Announce a Women in Clean Energy Program for United States

At the Third Clean Energy Ministerial in London today, the U.S. Department of Energy announced a three-part plan to help implement the Clean Energy Education and Empowerment initiative or “C3E” – a Ministerial program aimed at attracting more women to clean energy careers and supporting their advancement into leadership positions.