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The heavy industrial sector – such as iron, steel, and cement – contributes nearly 1/3 of U.S. CO2 emissions. We announced $6B for widespread demonstration + deployment of decarbonization projects within these industries. Application deadline: 8/4/23 👇
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Gaby is a first-generation, Californian college graduate who moved to Brooklyn to become a building energy analyst. Listen to her story on how she came to electrify homes away from fossil fuels in one of the busiest U.S. cities. #WomensHistoryMonth
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Alaska's remote villages are eligible for 's Energizing Rural Communities Prize for up to $15M to help implement clean energy projects in rural areas to: 👷‍♀️ Create jobs  🏘️ Boost rural or communities’ economies 🌎 Build energy resilience Apply:
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Community colleges like Indiana's Ivy Tech are empowering the workforce of the future. Deputy Sec. David Turk joined and Deputy Sec. Julie Su earlier today to discuss the Admin's commitment to clean energy job training with students and staff.
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"The DOE is doubling down on its efforts to ensure every American — especially those in rural and remote areas — can unlock the public health and cost-saving benefits that come with the transition to a clean energy future." —
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Nuclear reactors are important to both our energy independence and our pollution reduction goals. We released guidance for applicants looking to access the $6 billion investment in the Civil Nuclear Credit Program to preserve our existing nuclear fleet.
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📸 BEHIND THE SCENES: Deputy Secretary Turk tours the facility in New Mexico with . Los Alamos has been a longstanding leader in the department’s climate modeling efforts & clean energy research portfolio.
Deputy Secretary David Turk, in yellow protective gear, visits Los Alamos National Lab with NNSA Administrator Jill Hruby
Deputy Secretary Turk visits Los Alamos National Lab with NNSA Administrator Jill Hruby
Los Alamos National Lab Staff, wearing yellow protective gear, discuss research and operations with Deputy Secretary David Turk and  NNSA Administrator Jill Hruby
Los Alamos National Lab Staff, wearing yellow protective gear, lead Deputy Secretary David Turk and  NNSA Administrator Jill Hruby on a tour
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“As community leaders, educators, doctors, scientists, child care providers, & more, women power our economy and lead our Nation.” - This #WomensHistoryMonth, we celebrate those whose contributions have strengthened our agency, the sciences, and the clean energy field.
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Will you be in D.C. this weekend for the ? Catch a LIVE taping of our Direct Current podcast: Sunday, 10AM ET @ the Washington Convention Center. We’ll be talking methane emissions — where they come from, how to track them, & why it matters in climate change 🌱🐄💨
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. is making historic investments in our infrastructure and moving us towards a clean energy future. The National Cybersecurity Strategy will protect these investments by ensuring that the energy systems Americans rely on are resilient and secure.
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Energy security is critical to our national security. @POTUS’s National Cybersecurity Strategy lays out a path for a stronger, more secure, more resilient energy future. whitehouse.gov/wp-content/upl
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NEW: 41% of US electricity came from carbon-free sources in 2022! Renewable energy is now cheaper than other power sources and EV purchases comprised 7% of all new cars sold last year. Let's keep the clean energy momentum going! 💪
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Nearly 1 in 6 Americans live in rural or remote communities and face higher energy costs & poor electrical reliability. Yesterday, we announced $315M for projects to help communities build the capacity for clean energy development and deployment. ⤵️
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The 🇬🇧 and 🇺🇸 may have different views about what the best taxi colour is but we do share a vision of how global energy security should work. More secure, cheaper, and greener. It's been great to chat with US Secretary this week 👇 gov.uk/government/new
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