Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation

@Energy’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation | Advancing critical minerals and driving energy innovation to power America’s future.

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During her visit to Fairbanks, Alaska, Chief of Staff Rachael Overbey visited the @NatLabRockies Alaska Campus and @uafairbanks to learn how innovative projects are shaping Alaska’s energy future.

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Announcing the 2025 FEDS Spotlight Honorees!

Learn more about the federal agency employees who went above and beyond to cut energy waste, reduce costs, and advance federal energy security: https://t.co/F9LyxcXAEy

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CMEI is on the road! 🛣️

This May, CMEI leaders shared updates on current projects at energy summits and National Labs across the nation.

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🚨JUST ANNOUNCED: $134 million to bolster domestic supply chains for rare earth elements (REEs).

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One of A/S Audrey Robertson’s keynote presentations at the Annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference touched on how Alaska fits into the national strategy for energy dominance and supply chain security.

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Tin is used widely in defense technologies and consumer products, including mobile phones, electronic components, and food cans. The recycling of scrap tin helps to stabilize the supply chain.

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Our National Labs work diligently to help states like Alaska enhance their energy reliability with projects that will benefit their communities.

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The State of Alaska and Department of Energy's National Lab of the Rockies signed a memorandum of understanding based on their shared interest in advancing Alaska’s role as a leader in critical minerals development, energy system innovation, and Arctic infrastructure.

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During A/S of Energy Audrey Robertson’s visit to the Detroit Dam, she learned how it operates as a source of reliable, stable power for residents of Oregon.

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Critical mineral supply chain security in America is a building block to affordable, reliable, and secure energy.

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How is CMEI facilitating innovation? 💡

During a keynote discussion at the Western Mining Summit in Denver, Colorado, A/S of Energy Audrey Robertson shared how CMEI is working to enable the American mineral, mining, and extractive industries to return to energy dominance.

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There’s now two ways to receive CMEI’s weekly newsletter! 📰

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During a recent trip to Alaska, A/S Audrey Robertson shared her thoughts on programs and tools that can unlock investment in Alaska’s mineral sector.

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Congratulations to @ENERGY’s Marine Energy Collegiate Competition winners!

@USC took home first place, with @UW in second and @CalPoly in third. The next wave of U.S. marine energy talent has a bright future ahead!

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Did you know that Uranium and nuclear power go hand in hand?

Uranium is used for the nuclear power that runs water treatment plants and factories, as well as smart home devices and refrigeration.

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Today, and every day, we honor those who have given their lives in service to our nation.

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How is @ENERGY’s Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program (LEEP) transforming the nation’s manufacturing industry?

Learn about two stand-out LEEP Fellows: https://t.co/6agaqpH9rK

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Assistant Secretary of Energy Audrey Robertson participated in a fireside chat at the @CRESenergy Leadership Summit to discuss how CMEI is addressing our nation’s most pressing energy challenges.

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Assistant Secretary of Energy Audrey Robertson and Chief of Staff Rachael Overbey traveled to rural Oregon for a visit to the Detroit Dam and discussions on how CMEI supports modernization efforts to transform the future of hydropower.

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From 5/14 to 6/11, @ENERGY is accepting applications for computing resources on Kestrel, the @NatLabRockies’ third-generation supercomputer.

All CMEI-funded projects are eligible to apply.

Learn more: https://t.co/xm5CsndFoR