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New Marine Energy Tech Tested at UW Lab

Researchers simulate collisions between turbines and marine wildlife to improve safety.

Berkeley Lab Develops Noise-Powered Computing Design for Energy-Efficient AI

New thermodynamic computing approach uses heat and random electron vibrations to perform complex AI tasks at a fraction of traditional power costs.

Thermodynamic Computing Breakthrough Promises Energy-Efficient AI

Researchers propose design and training framework for thermodynamic neural networks that could drastically reduce energy requirements of machine learning.

New Solar Rules Could Affect Herndon High School's Energy Savings

Fairfax County Public Schools faces challenges expanding rooftop solar projects due to changes in Dominion Energy regulations.

Minnesota to Name Community Solar Garden Program After 'Solar Godmother' Melissa Hortman

The state legislature plans to honor the former Speaker Emerita for her pioneering work in clean energy and solar power.

Xcel Energy to partially close northern Colorado highways for turbine transport

Slow-moving trucks carrying generators and turbines will impact traffic on I-25, US-287, and CO-66 over the next two months.

DARPA Seeks Non-Rigid Military Batteries for Uncrewed and Wearable Systems

Promethean Clay program aims to develop flexible energy storage with enhanced thermal resilience and safety.

Abandoned Coal Mines Turned Into Energy Storage

Oak Ridge National Lab develops models to assess converting mines to underground pumped storage hydropower.

University of Denver partners with Pivot Energy on off-site solar to reach carbon neutral by 2030

A 3.2-megawatt solar field north of Denver is the first of several off-site arrays DU is buying into as part of its 2030 carbon-neutrality goal.

SwRI Upgrades Facilities for Expanded Subsurface Safety Valve Testing

Enhancements enable testing for carbon capture and storage applications

Midwest Agrivoltaics Costs and Benefits Evaluated in New Study

Research team finds 'win-win' opportunities for soybean farmers and solar developers in semi-arid regions.

Midwest Agrivoltaics Costs, Benefits Under Study

New research examines the agricultural and economic trade-offs of integrating solar photovoltaics with crops across the Midwest.

LSU Launches Program to Help Communities Navigate Energy Transition

New initiative aims to support local leaders as renewable and carbon capture projects rapidly emerge across the Southeast.

Wolf River Electric Expands Ultraviolet Fluorescence Solar Inspection Services in the Midwest

Advanced UVF diagnostics deliver material-level insights for reliable solar asset management

Albany Hydroelectric Project Faces Regulatory Hurdles

City seeks to surrender federal license and obtain 'small conduit exemption' for aging generator

Report Calls for Increased Investment in Fusion Energy Diagnostics

Experts identify critical innovations needed to advance fusion energy and plasma technologies in the U.S.

Ammonia-to-Hydrogen Tech Advances Support Decarbonization

Industrial-scale ammonia crackers are reaching commercial maturity, enabling the power sector to utilize hydrogen for clean energy.

Largest Energy Storage Facility in Massachusetts Approved for Everett

The new battery storage system will be part of a wider mixed-use development project at the former ExxonMobil tank farm site.

Stanford's Electric Farm, Palo Alto's New Community Center Open

The O'Donohue Family Stanford Educational Farm now produces more energy than it consumes, while Palo Alto's Bryant Community Center offers new resources for seniors and teens.

California Faces Heat Pump Adoption Challenge Amid High Power Bills

State aims for 6 million heat pumps by 2030, but residential electricity prices are a major obstacle.

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