Browsing all articles from February, 2010.
DOE to Participate in Colombian Regional Energy Meeting Ahead of Energy and Climate Ministerial of the Americas
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary Chu announced today that senior representatives from the Department of Energy are attending a regional energy meeting hosted by the Colombian Ministry of Energy in Bogota, Colombia.
What is the role of coal in the United States?
Due to its relatively low cost and abundance, coal is used to generate about half of the electricity consumed in the United States. Coal is the largest domestically-produced source of energy. Coal use, however, results in higher amounts of carbon dioxide per unit of energy than the use of oil or natural gas.
What is the role of coal in the United States?
Due to its relatively low cost and abundance, coal is used to generate about half of the electricity consumed in the United States. Coal is the largest domestically-produced source of energy. Coal use, however, results in higher amounts of carbon dioxide per unit of energy than the use of oil or natural gas.
Readout of Secretary Chu’s Middle East trip: Thursday, February 25
Today, Secretary Chu was in Doha, Qatar, where he began the day by signing a Memorandum of Understanding on Renewable and Alternative Energy with Deputy Prime Minister and Energy & Industry Minister Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah.
Directors & Management
Noreen Griffin: Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Griffin has over 25 years experience in providing entrance and exit strategies for pure start-up and/or embattled companies. Ms. Griffin has owned and operated her own consulting firm in Washington, DC, as well as serving as CFO and Vice President of a number of small public companies [...]