Arctic Energy Office | U.S. Dept. of Energy

Minute With Mike: Hear from our Senior Advisor on the Department of Defense's 2024 Arctic Strategy. Learn about the process for drafting it, why this strategy was needed, and how it intersects with the Department of Energy's work in our latest audio story. https://bit.ly/3XjiFuA

The Arctic Energy Office is excited to be hosting a National Lab and energy technology-focused workshop in Anchorage June 2, ahead of the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference. More details coming soon. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gEnzphf6

Did you know the Department of Energy has an active YouTube account? Follow our channel to catch Secretary Wright and the DOE in action. https://lnkd.in/e5QFs7Vp

The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management has several open solicitations, make sure to visit their website for details: https://lnkd.in/eCkbzM7G

In case you missed it: in January, DOE announced the University of Alaska Fairbanks has been selected for funding to advance American supply chains for critical minerals. Their work with Alaska, Oregon, and Washington will use geological surveys to better understand mineral resource deposits in the region. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g5tFRdej

Read the full statement from Secretary Wright after being sworn in as the 17th Secretary of Energy: https://lnkd.in/e7d2ABxs

The Career Skills Training Program provides $10 million for nonprofit-led partnerships between industry and labor organizations to create programs where students concurrently receive classroom instruction and on-the-job training to obtain an industry-related certification to install energy efficiency buildings technologies. Love to see it! https://bit.ly/3Pzk4s7

Field consumption and jet fuel account for nearly two-thirds of Alaska’s energy use. The pathway to sustainable aviation fuel is one we are closely following to ensure Alaska can benefit from America’s leadership in driving down costs and increasing production for cleaner skies and reduced emissions. Read the new Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge Progress report here. https://lnkd.in/gbwAPU4S

🏆 Communities with fewer than 10,000 residents can apply for the 2025 Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas funding opportunity, designed to benefit small communities to pursue clean energy projects. Concept papers are due Feb. 27. Topics can include improving overall cost-effectiveness of energy generation, transmission, or distribution systems; siting or upgrading transmission and distribution lines; reducing greenhouse gas emissions from energy generation in rural or remote areas; providing or modernizing electric generation facilities; developing microgrids; and increasing energy efficiency. ⭐ https://lnkd.in/eMmfe-uF

There's a webinar coming up next week on the EnergyTech University Prize, which includes a special bonus prize this year for students from Alaska taking on Alaska-based energy challenges. Get all your questions answered about the program before the February application deadline: https://lnkd.in/gCu5M4wD