Monthly Archives: April 2026

Energy Department Announces $293 Million in Funding to Support Genesis Mission National Science and Technology Challenges

“The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced funding to advance the Genesis Mission’s efforts to tackle the nation’s most complex science and technology challenges.

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April 2026 Solicitations

12 new topics are released on the first Wednesday of each month.

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Minnesota Leaders Celebrate Ribbon Cutting of Homegrown CO2 Heat Pump Technology in St. Paul

Among state, local, and business leaders was Congresswoman Betty McCollum, St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, and Representative Larry Kraft, celebrating the installation of the CO2 Heat Pump, developed by Flow Environmental Systems, at the Local 455 Steamfitters/Pipefitters Union Training Center in Saint Paul, MN.

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Air Force Selects Mainspring Linear Generator for Multi-Fuel Testing at California Base

Using direct conversion processes, Mainspring’s linear generators convert multiple fuel types into electricity through a low-temperature, flameless reaction.

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Rooftop Solar for Commercial Real Estate

“Rooftop solar site leases function much like a long-term tenant occupying otherwise unused space,” said Matt Shortsleeve, SVP of Policy & Marketing at Solect Energy, in a statement. “

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Manjeet Rege of UST talks with FOX9 about Google’s proposed data center in Hermantown, MN

Manjeet Rege, professor of software engineering and data science at UST, talks about the potential benefits of a data center in Hermantown, mentioning jobs in the short and long-term and tax revenue for the local community.

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April 2026 BEST START Team Update

The BEST START team briefed the DoW OUSW R&E Operational Energy Innovation Directorate on the continued value of the program, highlighting the significant milestones reached by partner companies in clean energy technology development.

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April 2026 Partner Update: Ascentek

Ascentek has completed their battery package design and testing and have shown they can provide 1600A continuously for 30 seconds.

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April 2026 Partner Update: BWR Innovations

BWR has developed and recently deployed a 600kW hydrogen fuel cell demonstration unit for Air Force Research Lab in Katy, TX.

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Join us May 4–6 for the BEST START Technology Demonstrations!

Join us for the BEST START Technology Demonstrations, May 4-6 in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

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