DOE announced that the National Alliance for Water Innovation led by Berkeley Lab will lead an Energy-Water Desalination Hub to address water security issues in the United States. The Hub will focus on energy-efficient and cost-competitive desalination technologies and nontraditional water sources. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2019/09/23/new-100m-innovation-hub-to-accelerate-rd-for-a-secure-water-future/