NV.gov
U.S. Department of Energy/Nevada Portal
Introduction
The Nevada Governor's Office of Energy has created this portal to help Nevadans learn about programs and initiatives offered by the Department of Energy. Also included is contact information for DOE personnel, news about DOE/Nevada partnerships, and links to other DOE related information.
Programs and Initiatives
Rural Nevada Development Corporation Weatherization Assistance Program
DOE Weatherization Assistance Program
- Clean Power Plan
DOE Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Power Plan
- Clean Cities by the Department of Energy
DOE's Clean Cities
- Nevada Field Office - Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
NNSA maintains and enhances the safety, security, reliability and performance of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile without nuclear testing; works to reduce global danger from weapons of mass destruction; provides the U.S. Navy with safe and effective nuclear propulsion; and responds to nuclear and radiological emergencies in the U.S. and abroad.
Nevada Field Office/DOE National Nuclear Security Administration
National Nuclear Security Association
News
Energy Curriculum in Schools
DOE'S Geothermal Frontier - NV Included
http://energy.gov/eere/articles/road-tripping-through-geothermal-frontier
UNR Geology and Geothermal Project
http://carsonnow.org/story/08/05/2015/us-department-energy-calls-unr-expertise-geology-and-geothermal-project?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
On April 27, 2015, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval announced the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) selected a site near Fallon, Nevada for their Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE), and $2 million in federal funds to launch the ground-breaking research project. FORGE will allow scientists and engineers to develop, test, and accelerate breakthroughs in enhanced geothermal technologies and techniques.
In April 2013, DOE industry partner Ormat Technologies succeeded in generating the nation's first commercial power from enhanced geothermal systems to the grid at Desert Peak, Nevada.
Source: http://www.energy.gov/eere/geothermal/photos/geothermal-egs-demonstration-photo-library
Through historic Recovery Act investment by the Energy Department, the Salt Wells geothermal area in Nevada has yielded several developments, including the 13 MW Salt Wells plant that Enel Power operates today.
Source: http://www.energy.gov/eere/geothermal/photos/geothermal-photo-gallery
What is Nevada's energy expenditure per person?
Source: http://www.energy.gov/maps/how-much-do-you-spend-energy
On March 21, 2014, tribal leaders and community members of the Moapa Band of Paiute in Nevada celebrated the groundbreaking of the 250 MW Moapa Southern Paiute Solar Project, making it the first utility-scale solar project on tribal land.
Source: http://www.energy.gov/articles/sun-rises-tribal-energy-future-nevada
Energy Secretary Moniz and Nevada Governor Sandoval formalize working group to advance shared interests at Nevada national security site
EA-1849: Department of Energy Loan Guarantee given to Ormat Technologies, Inc. for a geothermal power facility in Nevada