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Secretary Chu Announces New EV Everywhere Workplace Charging Challenge

The Challenge aims to expand the availability of workplace charging, increasing the convenience of plug-in electric vehicles and providing drivers with more options. Read more.

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Energy Department Announces New Solar Projects to Harness the Power of Big Data

Seven data-driven projects will unearth new opportunities for reducing costs and boosting solar energy use in the United States. Read more.

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New Innovation Hub Will Address Shortages in Critical Materials

A team led by Ames Laboratory in Iowa will help prevent domestic shortages of materials critical for U.S. energy security and protect America’s clean energy manufacturers from supply disruptions. Read more.

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New DOE Investments Will Develop Energy-Saving Building Technologies

Six new projects will advance leading-edge building technologies, including high-efficiency windows, roofs, and heating and cooling equipment. Read more.

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