The Cape Station geothermal development in Utah is one of the recent developments mentioned in the report as it is a first of its kind, large-scale 500-MWe commercial enhanced geothermal system. Photo from Fervo Energy.
National Laboratory of the Rockies Analysis Finds Growth Across Geothermal Sectors From Technological Advancements, Investments, and New Applications Like Data Centers and Grid Support By Kelly MacGregor, NREL The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) recently published the 2025 U.S. Geothermal Market Report―an in-depth update on the state of geothermal energy … [continued]
A new, energy efficient desalination system leverages natural water pressure to make a 40% cut in energy consumption (screenshot via Vimeo, courtesy of OceanWell).
A new, energy efficient desalination system leverages natural water pressure to make a 40% cut in energy consumption.
Hydropower operators can save money on turbine repairs and maintenance, and add revenue by adding battery-type energy storage systems (cropped, courtesy of PNNL via email to CleanTechnica).
When US President Donald Trump declared an “energy emergency” on January 20 of last year, he tapped the nation’s hydropower industry for preferential treatment alongside coal and other fossil fuels. And so, it is no surprise to see the US Department of Energy issuing a new report that outlines the … [continued]
DOE announced it is rescinding a voluntary certification standard for what makes a clean building Washington, DC — Today, the Department of Energy rescinded its National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building, which had been in place since June 2024 and was intended to provide clear, certifiable criteria to designate clean buildings. … [continued]
I was debating whether to write this article or not. I discovered the news of NREL’s name being changed from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to the National Laboratory of the Rockies from Michael Barnard’s article about it yesterday. That article is a much more professional look at the situation … [continued]
West Virginians Will Foot the Bill for Short-Sighted Projects with Big Health Consequences CHARLESTON, West Virginia — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has committed to loaning West Virginia’s utility companies $1.44 billion to fund projects to refurbish six of the state’s coal-fired power plants, extending their lives by up … [continued]
Solar and energy storage are the lowest-cost, fastest-to-build technologies available to help meet rising electricity demand. The market is quickly responding to this reality. Solar and storage accounted for 84% of new grid capacity additions in 2024, and according to SEIA’s and Wood Mackenzie’s latest Solar Market Insight Report, these technologies made up 82% of new capacity added in the first half … [continued]
This new type of electric train is on track to electrify the US freight rail network and push diesel trucks off the highways, too (image courtesy of Parallel Systems).
The US startup Parallel Systems is on the way to commercializing a railcar-based electric train solution, with an assist from the US Department of Energy.
A federal judge has put the Revolution Wind project back on track, paving the way for other US offshore wind projects in the pipeline.
The US startup Boston Metal is bringing its new one-pot green steel process to the global industrial decarbonization movement, along with a process for recovering valuable metals from mining waste.
