Browsing all articles from February, 2010.
Energy, Treasury Now Accepting Applications for Funding For Renewable Energy Projects
WASHINGTON – With the goal of expanding development of renewable energy projects throughout the United States and creating new jobs, the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced they are now accepting applications for a program that will make direct payments in lieu of tax credits to companies that create and place in service renewable energy facilities.
Obama Administration Announces Billions in Lending Authority for Renewable Energy Projects and to Modernize the Grid
Washington, DC – U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that the Department of Energy will provide up to $30 billion in loan guarantees, depending on the applications and market conditions, for renewable energy projects.
DOE Announces Awards for up to $11 Million for New Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems
Washington, D.C. – US Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today the investment of up to $11.8 million – $5 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – for five projects designed to advance the next stage of development of solar energy grid integration systems (SEGIS).
800 to 1000 New Jobs Coming to Piketon
(Washington, D.C.) The Department of Energy announced today that it will further expand and accelerate cleanup efforts of cold-war era contamination at the Portsmouth site in Piketon, Ohio – an investment worth about $150 to $200 million per year for the next four years that is expected to create 800 to 1000 new jobs.
Fact Sheet on Job Creation in Piketon, Ohio
Washington, D.C. – The Department of Energy announced today that it will further expand and accelerate cleanup efforts of cold-war era contamination at the Portsmouth site in Piketon, Ohio – an investment worth about $150 to $200 million per year for the next four years that is expected to create 800 to 1000 new jobs.