Tag: U.S. Department of Energy
NREL Solar Permitting Tool Speeds Up Residential Solar Projects
Since its launch in July, the Solar Automated Permit Processing (SolarAPP+) tool has processed over 2,800 residential solar permits for more than 20 MW...
NREL, Mines Research Could Indicate Ways to Manufacture Better Silicon Solar Panels
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Colorado School of Mines are applying a new technique to identify...
DOE Launches Cyber Solutions Deployment Program for Threats to Power Grid
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) are launching the Clean Energy Cybersecurity Accelerator, a technology partnership of...
DOE’s Study Offers Vision for a Zero-Carbon Grid
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released the Solar Futures Study, detailing the significant role solar will play in decarbonizing the nation’s power...
DOE Awards $45 Million for Solar Grid Integration Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $45 million for projects that will help seamlessly integrate clean energy sources onto the grid. The...
DOE Investing Billions to Improve Nation’s Transmission Grid
In support of the current administration’s commitment to modernize the nation’s power grid and infrastructure and deliver 100% clean energy to businesses and homeowners...
DOE Intends to Slash Cost of Solar by Sixty Percent in Next Decade
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) says it intends cut the cost of solar energy by 60% within the next 10 years, in addition...
California Legislator Introduces the Solar Access Act
California State Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, has introduced SB 617, the Solar Access Act.
SB 617 implements automated solar permitting in local California jurisdictions...
DOE Funds Five Organizations to Expand New Energy Technology Training
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded approximately $6 million to five organizations that will develop training programs for emergency responders, building managers...
DOE Allots Funding to Advance Solar Tech
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) says it is investing up to $45 million in research to advance solar hardware and systems integration -...
