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On July 18, DOE announced awards totaling $52 million for a broad range of small businesses in 39 states through the DOE Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards.

Registration is now open for the Solar Decathlon® 2025 Design Challenge! In this challenge, interdisciplinary collegiate teams will create efficient and sustainable buildings that meet community needs as part of DOE’s longest-running student competition.

45 participants will convene to learn from each other and experts about agrivoltaics, residential energy efficiency, and electrifying municipal fleets.

New Definition Will Help Nation Achieve President Biden’s Clean Energy and Climate Goals While Lowering Energy Costs, Cutting Air Pollution, and Creating Good-Paying Jobs

By publishing summary estimates of installed stock and energy use of various general illumination lighting products, these reports help DOE and others plan effective lighting research and development programs based on changing needs.

DOE’s Energy Skilled program for the first time recognized an equipment manufacturer for developing a curriculum to train workers for meaningful and in-demand job opportunities that align with national clean energy transition goals.

Finalized Residential Water Heater Standards Have Strong Industry and Stakeholder Support, Will Accelerate the Deployment of Heat Pump Water Heaters, and Represent Largest Energy Savings Action by the Appliance Standards Program in History 

DOE’s Efficient and Healthy Schools campaign recognized 13 school district honorees at the 2024 White House Summit for Sustainable and Healthy K-12 School Buildings and Grounds: Equity, Learning, Health, and Climate, held on Feb. 26, 2024.

As Required by Congress, DOE Finalizes Standards That Decrease Emissions for New and Renovated Federal Buildings Across the Nation, Slashing Harmful Carbon Emissions by 2 Million Metric Tons

Americans average about 90% of their time indoors, whether in homes, workplaces, schools, restaurants, gyms, places of worship, or elsewhere. With all that time indoors, it’s vital that the air in those buildings is safe to breathe.