Tag: steven chu

  • DOE to Reduce Cost of Geothermal Energy

    U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced the availability of up to $70 million in new funding over three years for technology advancements in geothermal energy to accelerate development and reduce costs of this renewable energy reso…

  • Secretary Chu Tasks Leaders with Natural Gas Best Practices

    U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced that a group of environmental, industry, and state regulatory experts will be behind recommendations to improve safety and performance of natural gas hydraulic fracturing from shale formations.  Hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” has become increasingly more visible in the public spotlight due to health concerns over potentially unsafe drinking…

  • Secretary Chu Tasks Leaders with Natural Gas Best Practices

    U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced that a group of environmental, industry, and state regulatory experts will be behind recommendations to improve safety and performance of natural gas hydraulic fracturing from shale formations.  Hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” has become increasingly more visible in the public spotlight due to health concerns over potentially unsafe drinking…

  • America’s Next Top Energy Innovator

    U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced the “America’s Next Top Energy Innovator” challenge, designed to give start-up companies the opportunity to utilize and license revolutionary technology developed by national laboratories for $1000. More…

  • Advances in Biofuel Technology

    U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu has congratulated a team of researchers at the Department’s BioEnergy Science Center who have achieved advancement toward next generation biofuels. More…