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Wal-Mart Holds Grand Reopening of Store Featuring LED Parking Lot Site Lighting

Administrator — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 01:01:54 +0000

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 [...]

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Obama Administration Delivers More than $448 Million for Weatherization Programs in Thirteen States

Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:46:17 +0000

These funds will weatherize more than 125,000 homes, cutting energy costs for low-income families, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and creating green jobs…

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Interior Department To Develop Renewable Energy, Respond to Climate Change

Administrator — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:27:05 +0000

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…

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DOE Announces Up to $10.5 Million in Solar Energy Education for Local Governments

Administrator — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:31:59 +0000

Through this new funding opportunity, DOE will provide local governments across the U.S. with useful, timely information on increasing solar energy use…

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Awards Totaling More than $153 Million for State Energy Programs in Seven States and Territories

Administrator — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:28:01 +0000

Funding reflects commitment to support innovative state and local strategies to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy…

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Seven States Get $288 Million Major Boost in Weatherization Funds

Administrator — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:16:05 +0000

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…

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Energy Star Homes Reach Nearly 17 Percent Market Share for 2008

Administrator — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:51:41 +0000

Features like properly installed insulation, high-performance windows and high efficiency heating and cooling reduce home energy by 30 percent, saving thousands…

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Microsoft Hohm Helps Consumers Save Money and Energy

Administrator — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:43:26 +0000

Microsoft Corp. announced a new online application that enables consumers to better understand their energy usage, get recommendations and start saving money…

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Obama Administration Launches New Energy Efficiency Efforts

Administrator — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:53:33 +0000

Will save billions for consumers, business while helping to create new jobs and strengthen American competitiveness

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Recovery Act Announcement: Obama Administration Delivers More than $304 Million for Weatherization Programs in Georgia, Illinois and New York

Administrator — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:55:17 +0000

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…

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Obama Administration Announces Availability of $3.9 Billion to Invest in Smart Grid Technologies and Electric Transmission Infrastructure

Administrator — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:02:14 +0000

“Investing in updating the grid now, we’ll lower utility bills for consumers and businesses, lessen dependence on oil, and advance a clean energy future, says Chu…

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Algae: A New Way to Make Biodiesel

Administrator — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:52:48 +0000

Ben Wen describes a new catalytic approach for algae biodiesel production that uses less work and energy, produces less waste, and makes a lot more fuel…

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CARS Will Put Safer, Cleaner, More Fuel Efficient Vehicles on Road

Administrator — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:25:12 +0000

Department implements new buyer program helping consumers pay for new, more fuel efficient vehicles when they trade-in a less fuel efficient car or truck…

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Obama Administration Awards More than $204 Million for State Energy Programs in 10 States

Administrator — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:51:48 +0000

states have proposed statewide plans that prioritize energy savings, create or retain jobs, increase the use of renewable energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions…

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Secretary Salazar Announces Five Exploratory Leases for Offshore Wind EnergyDevelopment off Coasts of New Jersey and Delaware

Administrator — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:59:19 +0000

Interior Ken Salazar, joined by New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine, today issued five exploratory leases for renewable wind energy production on the Outer Continental Shelf offshore New Jersey and Delaware…

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Secretary Chu Signs Memorandum of Cooperation with Chilean Energy Minister Tokman

Administrator — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:36:36 +0000

Countires collaborate on energy issues, such as energy efficiency, and developing renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, geothermal and biofuels…

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Michigan to Get More Than $32 Million for Energy Projects Under Recovery Act

Administrator — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:51:15 +0000

This initiative is part of the Obama Administration’s national strategy to support job growth, while making a historic down payment on clean energy…

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Recovery Act Announcement: Obama Administration Announces More Than $16 Million for Energy Projects in Iowa

Administrator — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:43:13 +0000

Program allows states to prioritize energy savings, create or retain jobs, increase the use of renewable energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions…

CBO: Waxman-Markey Costs About A Postage Stamp a Day, Saves Low-Income Families Money

Administrator — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:38:35 +0000

This analysis comes on the heels of a new study that found 1.7 million jobs would be created by the clean energy legislation…

DOE-Funded Research at Stanford Sees Results in Reservoir Characterization

Administrator — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:32:28 +0000

This research helps developers learn more about the fracture systems in geothermal reservoirs, so that they may better predict results of reservoir stimulation…

Smart Policies Can Cut Emissions by Delivering 24/7 Solar Energy

Administrator — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:30:35 +0000

Concentrating solar thermal has the potential to replace traditional fossil fuel-based power sources and become a central part of the U.S. power supply…

Hywind: Siemens and StatoilHydro install first floating wind turbine

Administrator — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:01:09 +0000

StatoilHydro and Siemens installed the world’s first large-scale floating wind turbine. The turbine is located approximately 12 km south east of Karmøy in Norway…

Markey, Van Hollen, Welch Launch Bill to Tap Nation’s Oil Reserves

Administrator — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:08:21 +0000

swapping a small percentage of light crude oil in the reserve for heavier crude has been recommended by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to save taxpayers money…

Ban launches UN advisory group on energy and climate change

Administrator — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:59:38 +0000

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today launched a new group consisting of business leaders and experts who will advise him on energy and climate change challenges…

The BUILD UP initiative

Administrator — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:32:19 +0000

Its new interactive web portal offers access to a wide range of information on best practices, technologies and legislation for energy reduction supplied by the users themselves…