DOE Focuses on Wind, PV, LEDs, Batteries, Says Moniz

During a visit to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colo., on Sept.11, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz dedicated the new Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF), which will help manufacturers, utilities, and public and private sector researchers integrate renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies into the nation’s energy infrastructure.

Speaking at the event, Moniz also laid out the mission of DOE, under his reign. “There’s no question our script comes from the President’s Climate Action Plan,” said the Energy Secretary, who highlighted four key technologies to save energy and reduce carbon emissions: wind, photovoltaic solar, LED lighting, and batteries for EVs.

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