Energy Department Announces Six Clean Energy Projects through Partnership with Israel

Press Release

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Israel's Ministry of National Infrastructure, Energy and Water Resources (MIEW) today announced $5.1 million for six newly selected clean energy projects as part of the Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Energy program. Today's announcement represents the seventh annual selection of BIRD Energy projects, which support President Obama's comprehensive efforts to combat climate change and develop low-carbon alternatives to traditional energy sources. The announcement builds on the deep, strong ongoing cooperation between DOE and MIEW under the U.S.-Israel Energy Dialogue, which has been bringing together experts from both nations to encourage the use of clean energy technologies, foster natural gas regulations that encourage sustainable development, explore the energy-water nexus and enhance energy cybersecurity.

"Renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements are essential to shaping our clean energy future," said U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz. "This partnership with Israel makes possible collaborative investments that move us closer to rigorous technology breakthroughs. These advancements are a key part of modernizing our energy infrastructure, enhancing our energy security, and mitigating the risks of global climate change."

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