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The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) will be among those represented during the Energy Exchange set for March 26-28 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The event, hosted by the Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program, works to ensure the federal energy and water community is better connected to deploy technical, operational and institutional practices and solutions to achieve net-zero emissions in federal operations. Energy Exchange is the largest training event and tradeshow for the federal energy and water management community. ERDC’s Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) will have a booth in the event’s exhibit hall – booth 605 – and team members will be on hand to share information about CERL’s innovative research. To learn more about Energy Exchange, visit https://lnkd.in/eEzj63s. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) DOE Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) US Army Corps of Engineers #energy #water #watermanagement #waterresources #energyresilience #operationalenergy #netzero #zeroemissions #emissions #climate #climatechange #climatecrisis #science #innovation #technology #research #researchanddevelopment #PowerofERDC

Naval Shipyards Go Green with Microgrids By integrating renewable energy sources and efficient controls, naval shipyards are reducing environmental impact while boosting resilience. See how JBN Duraline connectors ensure reliable energy flow, contributing to a sustainable and mission-ready future for our Navy. Learn more about microgrid technology here: https://lnkd.in/exJPFehe #SustainableEnergy #GreenShipyards #EnergyResilience #DuralineSolutions #NavalEfficiency #CleanEnergy

Exciting News in Clean Energy & Defense Here in Texas! Sage Geosystems has partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) for a groundbreaking initiative at Naval Air Station (NAS) Corpus Christi, Texas. This collaboration will explore geothermal baseload power to provide clean, resilient, 24/7 energy to the base. The project will assess the potential of geothermal and hybrid energy solutions to create a microgrid, reducing dependency on the utility grid during outages or emergencies. As CEO Cindy Taff of Sage Geosystems said, this initiative is about more than just energy independence, it's about strengthening the operational capabilities of U.S. military bases in a world increasingly reliant on digital and electric infrastructure. Sage is also working on projects at Fort Bliss and Ellington Field, as well as building a 3 MW EarthStore geothermal energy storage facility in Christine, Texas, and partnering with Meta Platforms to develop up to 150 MW of geothermal power east of the Rockies. https://lnkd.in/gMvUfdY9 #GeothermalEnergy #CleanEnergy #EnergyStorage #ResilientEnergy #DefenseInnovation #Sustainability #SageGeosystems #NASCorpusChristi #ESTCP

As #HurricaneHelene rapidly intensifies and continues to head our way down here in Florida, I think I can speak for most when I say that WE COULD REALLY USE THE PROJECT PELE MMR right about now. It is perfect [and unfortunate] scenarios like these that make COMPLETE SENSE for FEMA to sign an MOU for one of these (or similar), sooner rather than later! The power outages WILL BE WIDE-SPREAD throughout the state. Some may even last for weeks at a time... Byron Donalds BWX Technologies, Inc. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy, U.S. Department of Energy American Nuclear Society Nuclear Energy Institute #FEMA #Hurricanes #nuclearenergy #cleanenergy #emergencyresponse #Nextera #Florida

Did you ever think you'd see a #nuclear reactor on wheels? The United States Department of Defense is working on the food truck of nuclear energy: a high-temperature gas #microreactor that can be transported to local US military bases to deliver snack-sized (1-5MW) servings of clean energy. Through Project Pele, the first prototype microreactor will be manufactured by BWX Technologies, Inc. and driven by truck to the Idaho National Laboratory for testing in 2026. This is a trailblazing initiative not just due to the advanced reactor technology, but also the #innovative use cases it opens up. BWXT will use the experience from Project Pele to advance a system of modular, factory-fabricated 50MW reactors that can be transported via rail, ship or truck to all sorts of end users: remote communities, critical infrastructure, natural disaster sites, and beyond.

The United States Department of Defense is scouting for new clean power resources on its vast and numerous bases. The aim is to cut dependence on off-base civilian electrical infrastructure. New, enhanced #geothermal energy systems are beginning to offer that opportunity, and the United States Air Force is already exploring how to deploy them for producing green #hydrogen.

Ocean Power Technologies reported preliminary 2QFY25 results with strong revenue growth, reduced net loss, and progress on military contracts, commercial deployments, and infrastructure development. Read Shawn Severson's full report for more! https://lnkd.in/egeEu3SU #OPTT #Energy #RenewableEnergy #DefenseTech #Infrastructure #Sustainability #Investing #Profitability #WTR #WaterTowerResearch

IPF Spotlight 🔦: Another great workshop at 2024 IPF! Big Power, Minimal Impact: As offshore wind continues to grow along U.S. coastlines, the Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking to understand and minimize the industry’s potential impact on our nation’s defensive strategies. Join this panel of offshore wind experts and a former Naval leader for a conversation about areas of synergy between DOD and the industry, and how collaborative efforts can ultimately support the country’s global threat response posture. Speakers will review existing communications and approval protocols, such as the Clearinghouse Review Process with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), and active concerns. Ongoing research related to offshore wind turbine field location, geometry, operational modes and logistics, and effects on current development will also be explored, and attendees will leave with an understanding of the DOD’s U.S. threat monitoring landscape. For more info and to register go to 2024ipf.org. #2024IPF #IPFCONF #offshorewind #windindustry Benjamin Cooper, US Wind, Inc, Mark Hessels, Brent Sadler, Dennis McGinn

See how the U.S. Marine Corps is harnessing innovation to reduce demand on the local power grid and maximize #renewablenaturalgas (#RNG) from a landfill operated by our portfolio company, OPAL Fuels Inc.. This article in Microgrid Knowledge highlights the deployment of a cutting-edge battery #energystorage system as part of a military microgrid. https://lnkd.in/gJxn-HYy 

Following the third calls for proposals under the European Defence Fund (EDF), 54 collaborative defence research and development projects with a total #EU support of almost €1,031million are selected for funding.. The selected projects will support technological superiority across wide range of defence capability domains, including cyber defence, ground, air and naval combat, protection of space-based assets or Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) defence. https://lnkd.in/drrTHCWJ..