Browsing all articles from February, 2010.
U.S. Department of Energy and Masdar Collaborate In Testing Cutting-Edge Solar PV Coating Technologies
Abu Dhabi-UAE: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s multifaceted renewable energy initiative, announced that they will collaborate to test the performance of specially coated solar photovoltaic modules designed to avoid the moisture and cementation problems currently faced by PV module producers worldwide and prevent dry dust adhesion.
Department of Energy Cites Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC for Classified Information Security Violations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of a continued effort to hold its contractors accountable, the U.S. Department of Energy today issued a Preliminary Notice of Violation (PNOV) to Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (BEA), for violations of DOE’s classified information security program requirements.
Department of Energy Finalizes $96.8 Million Loan Guarantee for Oregon Geothermal Project
Washington, D.C. – Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy finalized a $96.8 million Recovery Act supported loan guarantee to a project sponsored by U.S. Geothermal, Inc. to construct a 23 megawatt (net) geothermal power project in Malheur County, in southeastern Oregon.
Honda Civic GX Tops ACEEE’s Greenest Vehicles of 2011 List
Honda’s natural gas-powered Civic GX has won top honors in
the 14th annual environmental ratings from the American
Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). Hybrids,
electric vehicles, and “gas sippers” were also honored.
USDA Requests Renewable Energy Funds in FY 2012 Budget
Although President Obama’s fiscal year (FY) 2012 proposed
budget for the U.S. Department of Agriculture decreased to
$23.9 billion, the budget still invests $6.5 billion to support
renewable and clean energy.