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Renewable Energy & Efficient Energy Solicitation Fact Sheet

Renewable Energy & Efficient Energy Solicitation...

Through its Title 17 Innovative Energy Loan Guarantee Program, LPO can help finance catalytic, replicable, and market-ready renewable energy and efficient energy technologies with $4.5 billion of available loan guarantees.…

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State Energy Toolkit

State Energy Toolkit

Governors are developing policies to promote the ongoing transformation of the energy sector into one that is more diverse, efficient, sustainable, resilient and secure. Primary areas of focus include energy…

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Making Better Use of On-Site PV Generation

Making Better Use of On-Site PV Generation

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory infographic shows the direct distribution of DC power in buildings. -Why DC? -AC vs DC -DC end uses

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Energy Master Planning for Resilient Communities

Energy Master Planning for Resilient Communities

Why energy master planning and resiliency planning shall be an important part of the area development plan? Until recently, most planners of public communities (military garrisons, universities, etc.) addressed energy…

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Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Resources for State & Local Leaders

Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Resources for...

Investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies and infrastructure help create vibrant and healthy communities; provide a secure, reliable source of energy for homes and businesses; and produce well-paying…

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Solar Toolkit for Local Governments in Minnesota

Solar Toolkit for Local Governments in Minnesota

As part of the Grow Solar Partnership, toolkits have been assembled to equip local governments in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois with information regarding solar development as it relates to planning,…

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How Distributed Energy Resources Can Improve Resilience in Public Buildings: Three Case Studies and a Step By-Step Guide

How Distributed Energy Resources Can Improve...

States, local governments, and other public organizations face a range of priorities when it comes to powering their buildings. These priorities can include saving money, ensuring resilience, and increasingly, meeting…

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Ocean Science

Ocean Science

Ocean Science is the science and technology journal of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).  The bureau funds on average $30 million per year for scientific studies in the…

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Smarter Datacenter Energy Procurement Can Improve Sustainability While Lowering Costs

Smarter Datacenter Energy Procurement Can Improve...

Global environmental concern over the use of fossil fuels and climate change has policymakers and regulators wrangling over the most frictionless means to increase availability of renewable energy sources like…

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Developing a Project Management Office in the Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration

Developing a Project Management Office in the...

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) is a federal statistical agency within the Department of Energy that collects, analyzes, and disseminates independent and impartial energy information to promote sound policymaking,…

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A Guide to Energy Master Planning of High-Performance Districts and Communities

A Guide to Energy Master Planning of...

This guide was developed with partners throughout the United States to demonstrate how implementing district-scale high-performance strategies can be successful and scalable approaches to achieving deep energy savings that increase…

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Department of Energy Hydrogen Program Plan

Department of Energy Hydrogen Program Plan

The U.S. Department of Energy Hydrogen Program Plan communicates DOE’s overarching, crossoffice strategic plan to accelerate research, development, and deployment of hydrogen and related technologies in the United States. The…

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Executive Authority During Energy Emergencies

Executive Authority During Energy Emergencies

The NGA Center for Best Practices has released Executive Authority During Energy Emergencies: A Road Map for Governors. The road map is a tool that helps governors and their key…

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2020 Standard Scenarios Report: A U.S. Electricity Sector Outlook

2020 Standard Scenarios Report: A U.S. Electricity...

The U.S. electricity sector continues to undergo rapid change. To help us and others understand the implications, drivers, and key uncertainties associated with this change, we are introducing this sixth…

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