The U.S. Department of Energy has allocated $10.2 million for four projects to enhance domestic production of critical minerals and materials, supporting the Biden-Harris Administration's focus on clean energy technologies. These projects aim to reduce the country's dependence on foreign sources for essential resources required in manufacturing solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cells. By developing new supplies through various domestic resources, the initiative will strengthen supply chains and create jobs across the nation. Innovative projects include plans to manufacture high-purity synthetic graphite from carbon dioxide-based feedstocks, produce hydrogen from copper waste, research boron nitride for semiconductor devices, and scale up lithium iron phosphate-based battery technology for electric vehicles. These efforts align with the administration's goal of achieving energy security and climate targets. The initiative highlights the importance of building a sustainable domestic supply chain for critical materials, aiming to reduce the environmental impact while boosting economic growth. Project teams are required to submit Community Benefits Plans, demonstrating their commitment to creating job opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and benefiting disadvantaged communities through the Justice40 Initiative. In addition to the current funding, the Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management has dedicated $161 million to support critical minerals production and processing in mining and fossil fuel-producing communities. The broader advancements in critical minerals and materials aim to minimize environmental impacts and achieve net-zero emissions nationwide.