Weekly Jolt ? Collaboration, Inspiration, and Clean Energy Accessibility

Come Work With Us ???

Hot off the press! ?? EERE’s Geothermal Technologies Office just announced a new funding opportunity, offering up to $7 million to develop regional grid models, quantify the role of geothermal power in a decarbonized grid, and define the value of firm, flexible geothermal energy. ?? Send your letter of intent by July 24 and be sure to submit your application by September 9 to help power more than 65 million homes across the country! ??

?? EERE’s Solar Energy Technologies Office is offering up to $38 million through their Solar Energy Supply Chain Incubator funding opportunity! If you have a project that de-risks solar hardware, manufacturing processes, or software products, ?? submit your concept paper by July 19!

The Winners’ Circle ????

Let’s hear it for the phase one winners of DOE’s $5.6 million Re-X Before Recycling Prize! ?? This three-phase competition is designed to stimulate innovation in circular economy approaches ?? that can transform current and future waste streams into integrated circular supply networks. ?? Learn how the phase one winners are contributing to a robust, environmentally sustainable economy!

In Case You Missed It ??

?? The Solar Technologies’ Rapid Integration and Validation for Energy Systems (STRIVES) funding opportunity is offering over $30 million to improve power systems simulation software and demonstrate new business models for distributed solar and wind generation and energy storage. ?? Applications are still open, so don’t forget to submit your concept paper by July 25! ??

What’s New in Renewable Energy? ??

The roles of state and local governments in renewable energy development vary widely across the United States. ?? Thanks to Berkeley Lab 's new report, though, it doesn’t have to be complicated. ??? Read the report to learn how Berkeley Lab simplifies the complex policies of all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico—and check out EERE’s interactive siting and permitting map! ???

EERE’s Water Power Technologies Office highlights some of the keenest minds behind critical advances in water power technology ??? with Ripple Effect profiles—so here’s a one-stop-shop for several of them! From experiencing career-shifting scuba dives ?? to saving our squishy squid friends, ?? these folks protect the ocean while harnessing its clean energy power. Learn how they help protect the planet and inspire others to make their own waves! ??

?? Coming this August: the next cycle of DOE’s Geothermal Collegiate Competition (GCC)! GCC invites students to develop real-world, sustainable geothermal solutions while gaining experience in the renewable energy industry ?? and competing for cash prizes. ?? Registration for Fall 2024 opens this summer, so prepare to turn up the heat!

What’s New in Sustainable Transportation and Fuels? ??

Ever wonder how much you’d save on fuel costs ? by driving an EV? Argonne National Laboratory has got you covered: their new Driving Electric: Local Fuel Savings Calculator ?? is a free public tool that can tell you how much you can save by switching to an EV based on where you live. ?? Check out the calculator to see how you can save thousands of dollars and tons of carbon emissions per year!

What’s New in Buildings and Industry? ??

?? Do you have professional expertise to share? EERE’s Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) wants your help reviewing applications submitted to their Energy and Emissions Intensive Industries funding opportunity! ???? To help IEDO inform funding decisions, send your resume to [email protected].