A dizzying array of ongoing research projects, with sponsors ranging from the Energy Department to multinational food industry giants, may determine whether carbon credit markets can become a reliable, meaningful source of income for farmers.

The Energy Department (DOE) is making $19 million available to support 12 new cost-shared research projects focused on batteries and vehicle electrification technologies to enable extreme fast charging.

In an effort to bolster the nation’s baseload energy, the Energy Department (DOE) will release $14.5 million for research on innovative geothermal energy technologies.

The Energy Department has announced up to $20 million in funding for nine projects to advance early-stage solar power electronics technologies.

The Energy Department (DOE) has awarded 82 grants totaling $99 million for research and development to support small businesses.