Channel Title: U.S. Department of Energy Channel Description: Building the new clean energy economy. Reducing nuclear dangers & environmental risks. Expanding the frontiers of knowledge via innovative scientific research. The mission of the Energy Department is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. <video> Powering Communities: Upgrading the Grid in Horry County Description: Conway, South Carolina is a charming river town experiencing rapid growth in population, economic opportunity, and development. However, this expansion also brings some challenges with increased strain on its infrastructure, resulting in a potential for frequent power outages caused by storms, car accidents, and even the occasional wildlife. For Horry County Emergency Management Director Randy Webster, a resilient grid is essential to keep the community safe when storms strike, especially for emergency shelters during hurricane season. These outages can also result in significant inconvenience and disruption to day-to-day life, including for local businesses like Russell Davis's popular barbecue restaurant, Big D's BBQ Trough, which can translate to lost revenue and missed opportunities to provide the community a warm meal. However, there's good news on the horizon. Thanks to funding from the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Grid Deployment Office (GDO) through the Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants program. Conway’s utility provider, Horry Electric Cooperative, is upgrading its power grid with automated switches. These new switches will allow for faster power restoration, reducing outages from hours to minutes, and keep the grid balanced during disruptions. </video> <video> What's That? EM Site-Specific Advisory Boards Description: A general overview of DOE’s Office of Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Boards. </video> <video> Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Virtual Power Plants Update Description: Explore the latest insights on Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) in this informative webinar recording, featuring leaders from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This session provides a detailed overview of the Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Virtual Power Plants Update, the second installment of the VPP Liftoff Report. Since the release of the 2023 report, challenges facing the U.S. electric grid—rising peak electricity demand, increasing costs, and the strain of extreme weather—have intensified. VPPs are critical to addressing these challenges. By deploying 80-160 GW of VPPs (enough to meet 10-20% of peak load) by 2030, the grid can support rapid load growth while improving reliability, resilience, and affordability. Join DOE experts as they discuss progress toward scaling VPPs and the work needed to achieve commercialization by 2030. Featured Speakers: Jigar Shah – Director, DOE Loan Programs Office Marcos Gonzales Harsha – Principal Deputy Director, DOE Office of Technology Transitions Sonali Razdan – Senior Advisor, DOE Office of Technology Transitions Learn how VPPs are shaping the future of clean energy. Watch now to stay informed on this critical clean energy solution! </video> <video> Powering Communities: Making Connections with Southline Description: The Southline Transmission Project is addressing the challenge of transporting power to communities head on by building a 278-mile, high-voltage, bidirectional transmission line from New Mexico to Arizona to move electricity from where it’s generated to where it’s needed most to power homes and economic growth. Southline is bringing much needed new transmission capacity to the Southwest, a region where the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Transmission Needs Study estimates that by 2030, 935 gigawatt-miles of new transmission is needed to ensure reliability and lower energy costs for consumers. Learn more about how the Grid Deployment Office’s Transmission Facilitation program will help build out new interregional transmission lines across the country: www.energy.gov/gdo/transmission-facilitation-program. </video> <video> Secretary Jennifer Granholm's Farewell Address to the 17 National Labs Description: Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm's remarks from Ames National Laboratory during a live event on December 16, 2024, reflecting on the accomplishments from the past four years and thanking Lab staff for their amazing work. </video> <video> Gulf Coast Hydrogen Hub - Phase 1 Award Virtual Community Briefing Description: In November 2024, OCED awarded the Gulf Coast Hydrogen Hub—led by HyVelocity—with $22 million for the first tranche of funding out of the total project federal cost share of up to $1.2 billion to begin Phase 1 of its project plan. This recording of the virtual community briefing features a conversation between OCED and the HyVelocity team to provide an overview of the current project plans and engagement opportunities for the Gulf Coast Hydrogen Hub, held on December 12, 2024. Visit https://www.energy.gov/oced/h2hubs to learn more. </video> <video> Thank you for the privilege of being your Energy Secretary Description: "Sometimes when you're in the middle of history, it's hard to tell—but thanks to President Biden, Vice President Harris, and the tireless work of individuals and communities across the country, this remarkable chapter in climate and energy history will continue to write itself. Thank you for the privilege of being your Energy Secretary, America. It has been the honor of a lifetime." - Jennifer M. Granholm, 16th U.S. Energy Secretary </video> <video> Investing in America: The Path Forward Description: America is building again. Manufacturing is back. Clean energy is the future. Now is the time to keep moving forward. This video brings together highlights from our clean energy jobs video series. Over the course of five videos, we visited communities all over the country to capture how investments from the historic Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are bringing manufacturing back to America after decades of offshoring. ▶️ Clean Energy Job playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgU0cHea5t3q_tjf_RO_1xtWf5rKrSHdr 📍 Check out where investments are announced: https://www.energy.gov/invest </video> <video> Centro de Hidrógeno del Medio Oeste - Webinar sobre la Fase 1 del Proyecto Description: En noviembre de 2024, OCED le otorgó al Centro de Hidrógeno del Medio Oeste, liderado por la Alianza del Medio Oeste para el Hidrógeno Limpio (MachH2), con $22.2 millones para comenzar la Fase 1 de su plan del proyecto. Este primer tramo de financiación es parte de un total de hasta 1 mil millones de dólares para este proyecto que comparte costos con el gobierno federal. Esta grabación de la sesión informativa virtual presenta una conversación entre la OCED y el equipo de MachH2 que brinda un resumen de los planes actuales del proyecto y describe las oportunidades de participación con el Centro de Hidrógeno del Medio Oeste. Este webinar se realizó el 9 de diciembre de 2024. Visite https://www.energy.gov/oced/h2hubs para aprender más. </video> <video> Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Geothermal Heating and Cooling Description: Dive into the transformative potential of geothermal heating and cooling technologies in this insightful webinar recording, featuring leading experts from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This session highlights the Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Geothermal Heating and Cooling report, the second installment in DOE’s Liftoff series dedicated to geothermal solutions. Geothermal heating and cooling technologies offer significant opportunities to enhance energy efficiency, reduce building emissions, and strengthen energy resilience. This report outlines the steps necessary to scale the domestic geothermal industry and expand access to affordable, local heating and cooling solutions. Featured Speakers: Dr. Vanessa Chan – Chief Commercialization Officer & Director, DOE Office of Technology Transitions Jigar Shah – Director, DOE Loan Programs Office Lauren Boyd – Director, DOE Geothermal Technologies Office Dr. Charles Gertler – Senior Consultant, DOE Loan Programs Office Dr. David T. Wang – Technology Manager, DOE Geothermal Technologies Office Dr. Timothy Steeves – ORISE Fellow, DOE Geothermal Technologies Office Learn how geothermal heating and cooling technologies are paving the way for a cleaner, more efficient energy future. Watch now to gain valuable insights into this critical clean energy solution! </video> <video> Centro de Hidrógeno de la Costa del Golfo - Webinar sobre la Fase 1 del Proyecto Description: En noviembre de 2024, OCED le otorgó al Centro de Hidrógeno de la Costa del Golfo, liderado por HyVelocity, con $22 millones para comenzar la Fase 1 de su plan del proyecto. Este primer tramo de financiación es parte de un total de hasta 1.2 mil millones de dólares para este proyecto que comparte costos con el gobierno federal. Esta grabación de la sesión informativa virtual presenta una conversación entre la OCED y el equipo de HyVelocity que brinda un resumen de los planes actuales del proyecto y describe las oportunidades de participación con el Centro de Hidrógeno de la Costa del Golfo. Este webinar se realizó el 12 de diciembre de 2024. Visite https://www.energy.gov/oced/h2hubs para aprender más. </video> <video> Training: 2024 Renew America's Schools Recipients - Invoicing Description: This training video explains the invoicing, and how to provide related documentation. </video> <video> Midwest Hydrogen Hub - Phase 1 Award Virtual Community Briefing Description: In November 2024, OCED awarded the Midwest Hydrogen Hub—led by the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen, LLC (MachH2)—with $22.2 million for the first tranche of funding out of the total project federal cost share of up to $1 billion to begin Phase 1 of its project plan. This recording of the virtual community briefing features a conversation between OCED and the MachH2 team to provide an overview of the current project plans and engagement opportunities for the Midwest Hydrogen Hub, held on December 9, 2024. Visit https://www.energy.gov/oced/h2hubs to learn more. </video> <video> 2024 Wrapped - CESER By the Numbers Description: At the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER), it is our mission to ensure the integrity of the nation’s energy infrastructure. That’s why we work hand in hand with industry partners and other integral stakeholders to provide robust support — developing the tools, training, and resources necessary to maintain and protect our nation’s energy infrastructure. 2024 was a pivotal year and we’ve made remarkable strides in enhancing the resilience of our nation’s energy systems, strengthening cybersecurity protocols and leading efforts to address energy security in the face of global challenges. Below is a snapshot of just a few of our proudest moments of the last year: 2024 told by the numbers. </video> <video> Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant | Introductory Tribal Webinar Description: The U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program is a flexible, formula grant program to advance energy efficiency and conservation and reduce emissions. 774 Federally recognized Tribes and Alaska Native Villages & Corporations are eligible for non-competitive grants that can be used to advance community goals (e.g., weatherization, building upgrades, energy planning, and clean transportation). The deadline to apply is May 31, 2025. This webinar, which was co-hosted by the National Indian Health Board (NIHB), covered: - Eligible uses for EECBG Program funds - Example projects that Tribes are already pursuing - Application options to reduce the administrative burden of managing the grant, such as pooled funds. - Special attention will be paid to our teaming and consortia models. - Technical assistance resources available to support in the design and application process </video>

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