Browsing all articles from February, 2010.
Statement from Acting Department of Energy Press Secretary Damien LaVera on the Blue Ribbon Commission’s Interim Recommendations
“The Obama Administration continues to believe that nuclear energy has an important role to play as America moves to a clean energy future. As part of our commitment to restarting the American nuclear industry and creating thousands of new jobs and export opportunities in the process, we are committed to finding a sustainable approach to assuring safe, secure long-term disposal of used nuclear fuel and nuclear waste.
Statement from Acting Department of Energy Press Secretary Damien LaVera on the Blue Ribbon Commission’s Interim Recommendations
“The Obama Administration continues to believe that nuclear energy has an important role to play as America moves to a clean energy future. As part of our commitment to restarting the American nuclear industry and creating thousands of new jobs and export opportunities in the process, we are committed to finding a sustainable approach to assuring safe, secure long-term disposal of used nuclear fuel and nuclear waste.”
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts:
- David Danielson – Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy
- Dot Harris – Director of the Office of Minority Economic Impact, Department of Energy
President Obama said, “I am honored that these talented individuals have decided to join this Administration and serve our country. I look forward to working with them in the months and years to come.”
July 27, 2011 – Webinar on Converting Food Waste to Energy, August 17
On Wednesday, August 17, from 1-2 pm (EST), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Green Power Partnership will host a webinar examining the anaerobic digestion of food waste to generate renewable energy.
Where to Build in New York City? Team New York Looks Up
Team New York—a team in the U.S. Department
of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 composed of
architecture and engineering students from The City
College of New York—envision their house,
dubbed the Solar Roofpod, as a prototype that can be
replicated in densely populated areas around the country.