Clean Energy Blog
Stay up to date on the latest news related to clean energy in our region and beyond.
First City in Washington to Implement Solar Permit Software
Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL 22168 Spokane has become the first city in Washington to launch a pilot project involving an online software platform for local governments to standardize, streamline, and automate the solar permitting process for residential...
Hydropower and the Clean Energy Future
Diablo Dam For this year's National Hydropower Day on Aug. 24th, the U.S. Department of Energy's Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) shared a few examples to illustrate why hydropower is key to a clean energy future. While the world is working to increase its...
Guide to the Hydrogen Production Color Spectrum
From green to black, and blue to pink, there is a full rainbow of colors used to describe the different processes used to produce hydrogen. Green hydrogen, possibly the most important, is made using water and clean/renewable electricity such as solar or wind power....
More Agrivoltaics Research Coming with Bipartisan Support
Farmers are warming up to agrivoltaics- the use of solar panels/arrays with grazing fields, crops, or other forms of agricultural activity. Researchers have found benefits of agrivoltaics include shade for animals and vegetation, helping to conserve water, as well as...
Save the Date! STEMtember Sessions: Careers in Clean Energy with EERE
Join EERE each Thursday throughout September for a webinar series and networking opportunity- whether you are a professional or new graduate, this series will highlight career opportunities across EERE. Meet EERE leaders and team members as they share their career...
General Fusion lands more funding- plans for a demo machine
Plasma injector (PI3) has alreadt achieved the temperature and energy confinement times required by LM26. General Fusion, like many other fusion companies, has big plans to get a commercial plant operating in the near future. The company announced new funding last...
Political Differences, Job Opportunities, and Climate Tech
Cashmere, WA. (Daane Hagen Photo) There are several rural communities throughout Washington state that are becoming homes for emerging climate tech companies. While these companies are taking advantage of state and national climate policies, including the Inflation...
New Nuclear Unit Enters Commercial Operation
Georgia Power announced today that Plant Vogtle Unit 3, a new nuclear power unit, has entered commercial operation and is now serving customers. The new construction represents an investment in the state's clean energy future, providing emissions-free energy to...
Myth Busting with EERE: Know the Truth about Clean Energy
The Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy has put together digital flash cards regarding some common myths and misconceptions about clean energy. If you are curious about wind turbines harming birds, if renewable energy can provide power around the clock,...
Sound Waves & Solar Cells: Making Solar Cells More Affordable
A sample of a gallium arsenide solar cell. Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed a new process called acoustic spalling that holds the potential for significantly...