Wal-Mart Holds Grand Reopening of Store Featuring LED Parking Lot Site Lighting
The Wal-Mart Superstore, the first retail store to feature light-emitting diode (LED) parking lot site lighting, based on specifications developed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Retailer Energy Alliance, will reopen on July 15, 2009, in Leavenworth, Kansas. The Superstore will serve as a test site to determine the viability of expanding LED parking [...]
Obama Administration Delivers More than $448 Million for Weatherization Programs in Thirteen States
These funds will weatherize more than 125,000 homes, cutting energy costs for low-income families, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and creating green jobs…
Interior Department To Develop Renewable Energy, Respond to Climate Change
Interior accelerating development of renewable energy on vast public lands and offshore areas “to help power President Obama’s vision for a new energy economy…
DOE Announces Up to $10.5 Million in Solar Energy Education for Local Governments
Through this new funding opportunity, DOE will provide local governments across the U.S. with useful, timely information on increasing solar energy use…
Awards Totaling More than $153 Million for State Energy Programs in Seven States and Territories
Funding reflects commitment to support innovative state and local strategies to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy…
Seven States Get $288 Million Major Boost in Weatherization Funds
Funds aid states achieve goal of weatherizing 91,000 homes, lowering energy costs for low-income families, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create green jobs…
Energy Star Homes Reach Nearly 17 Percent Market Share for 2008
Features like properly installed insulation, high-performance windows and high efficiency heating and cooling reduce home energy by 30 percent, saving thousands…
Microsoft Hohm Helps Consumers Save Money and Energy
Microsoft Corp. announced a new online application that enables consumers to better understand their energy usage, get recommendations and start saving money…
Obama Administration Launches New Energy Efficiency Efforts
Will save billions for consumers, business while helping to create new jobs and strengthen American competitiveness
Recovery Act Announcement: Obama Administration Delivers More than $304 Million for Weatherization Programs in Georgia, Illinois and New York
Funds help states achieve goal of weatherizing 85,000 homes, lowering energy costs for low-income families, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and creating green jobs…
