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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Learn more about the prize selectees: https://t.co/7lHU3cZFTJ

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During her visit to the Sierrita Mine, outside of Tucson, AZ, A/S Robertson discussed the recently announced PROSPECT Planning Prize, @ENERGY's latest investment to rebuild America’s domestic critical minerals supply chains and create new opportunities for American workers.

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While visiting the Gambo Dam in Windham, ME, A/S Robertson learned how funding from @ENERGY’s Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentives (Section 247) will fuel capital investments directly related to improving grid resiliency and dam safety: https://t.co/S0SrOl5fGd

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A+STEPS, which is part of @ENERGY’s Renew America’s Schools Program, helps school communities make energy upgrades to decrease costs and foster healthier learning environments: https://t.co/eKZkPN5PrT

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Last week, in Harper Woods, Michigan, A/S Robertson visited @DCPHarperWoods to announce CMEI’s recent Affordability + Strategic Energy Pathways for Schools (A+STEPS) funding opportunity.

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Learn more about PROSPECT, and the call for new curricula, hands-on training, and industry partnerships: https://t.co/ZiXHRYMPjf

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A/S Robertson toured @AclaraResources’ Rare Earth Separation Demonstration Plant, located at the @virginia_tech Corporate Research Center, to learn about the experiential learning opportunities available for students pursuing careers in the mining sector.

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Through the PROSPECT initiative, @ENERGY challenges America’s academic institutions to develop serious, actionable plans for rapidly expanding the number of people prepared for careers across the critical minerals supply chain.

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As part of GM’s facility conversion at the Delta plant, CMEI is supporting a project to manufacture automative component parts, with the goal of advancing U.S. manufacturing and innovation. https://t.co/YqgTVrMNiQ

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A/S Robertson visited the @GM Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant to discuss @ENERGY’s and GM’s shared commitment to American manufacturing, and CMEI’s broader work with GM and other automakers on investments that benefit Michigan communities.

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Learn more about the Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office’s support of hydrokinetic energy: https://t.co/Nw6BrILikc

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Did you know: Hydrokinetic energy is generated by the movement of water. This energy can be harnessed from many bodies of water, including:

🚤Tidal flows

🏄Ocean currents

🚣River currents

🌊Waves

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How long does it take to earn back the extra costs of complying with the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)?

Learn how building codes can impact the cost of a new home: https://t.co/Mj5pTW9CFY

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The nine selectees will support the recovery of a range of critical materials at bench- and pilot-scale sites: https://t.co/NGHrF7slWy

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A/S Robertson visited Still Bright’s HQ to explore their current and future critical minerals projects. Still Bright is one of nine facilities recently selected by @ENERGY for $162 million in funding as part of the Mines & Metals Topic Area 2 selections.

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Big news for the PROSPECT initiative! @ENERGY launched the PROSPECT Implementation Prize, which will award up to $70 million to support universities in expanding the skilled workforce required to domestically produce, process, recover, and recycle critical minerals.

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While arsenic is often recognized for its toxicity in high doses, it plays a key role in many industries, including space research and agriculture.

Learn more about critical minerals: https://t.co/C0mNoESNzn

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Last week, A/S Robertson traveled to @UTEP to share information about @ENERGY’s PROSPECT initiative, which aims to support our universities as they work to modernize curricula and raise awareness of career opportunities in mining: https://t.co/ZiXHRYMPjf

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On National Weatherization Day, we celebrate 50 years of WAP helping American families lower energy costs. Since 1976, WAP has served more than 7.2 million families, with weatherized households saving an average of $372 annually, while supporting local skilled-trade jobs.

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During her recent visit to New Jersey, A/S Robertson toured a home that has made upgrades with funding from the State and Community Energy Programs Office’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).

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WAP uses energy audits and diagnostic testing to identify cost-effective improvements appropriate for each home to lower utility bills and make homes healthier and more comfortable for homeowners: https://t.co/Qv0Eq0UbtV