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Arkansas Natural Gas Company Hosts Tour With U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Poneman

niketa.kumar@hq.doe.gov — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:54:00 +0000

Arkansas Natural Gas Company Hosts Tour With U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Poneman

Poneman Highlights U.S. Energy Resources, Obama’s Blueprint for an American Economy Built to Last

Why Did the LED Light Bulb Cross the Road?

EERE Network News — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000

DOE grant recipient Energy Impact Illinois is trying to find the funny in energy efficiency with a series of videos starring "Big Bill" and "Little Bill."

Announcing the Clean Energy Trust Semifinalists

EERE Network News — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000

The Clean Energy Trust has announced the 16 semifinalists for its first student clean energy challenge.

Defense Department Studies Solar Energy Potential at Desert Bases

EERE Network News — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000

The U.S. Department of Defense has released a study showing that four military bases in the California desert could generate 7,000 megawatts of solar energy.

Vote Now For America’s Next Top Energy Innovator

EERE Network News — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Voting is underway in DOE's "America's Next Top Energy Innovator" challenge. A public vote and expert review will select the top start-up companies.

DOE Launches New Round of America’s Top Energy Innovator

EERE Network News — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000

DOE has announced the launch of the second year of its "America's Next Top Energy Innovator" program, which cuts fees and paperwork for start-ups licensing DOE laboratory technologies.

DOE Solar Decathlon 2013 Moves to California

EERE Network News — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced the 20 teams, representing 13 states and Washington, D.C. plus 3 foreign countries, that will compete U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013, which will be held in California for the first time.

President Obama’s State of the Union Address Touts Clean Energy

EERE Network News — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000

President Obama's annual State of the Union address included proposals for clean energy tax credits, a clean energy standard, and energy efficiency assistance for manufacturers and businesses. The president also announced two initiatives to advance the deployment of clean energy technologies.

Secretary Chu Announces Second Round of “America’s Next Top Energy Innovator” on One Year Anniversary of the White House Startup America Initiative

niketa.kumar@hq.doe.gov — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:36:00 +0000

Secretary Chu Announces Second Round of “America’s Next Top Energy Innovator” on One Year Anniversary of the White House Startup America Initiative

Innovative Startup Companies Can More Easily Access Laboratory Inventions to Create New Businesses, Products

Salazar, Chu Flip Switch on 65% Energy Savings

niketa.kumar@hq.doe.gov — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:58:00 +0000

Salazar, Chu Flip Switch on 65% Energy Savings

Energy-Efficient LED Lights Illuminated in Ceremony on National Mall

Secretary Chu and Energy Department Officials to Continue Post-State of the Union Efforts to Highlight Obama Administration’s Commitment to American Energy

niketa.kumar@hq.doe.gov — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:24:00 +0000

Secretary Chu and Energy Department Officials to Continue Post-State of the Union Efforts to Highlight Obama Administration’s Commitment to American Energy

Energy Secretary Steven Chu, Deputy Secretary Daniel Poneman and other senior Energy Department officials will participate in events across the country to highlight President Obama’s State of the Union address and discuss the Obama Administration’s commitment to American energy.

Energy Department, Volvo Partnership Builds More Efficient Trucks and Manufacturing Plants

niketa.kumar@hq.doe.gov — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:00:00 +0000

Energy Department, Volvo Partnership Builds More Efficient Trucks and Manufacturing Plants

Acting Under Secretary of Energy Arun Majumdar joined with North Carolina Congressman Howard Coble (NC-6) to tour the Volvo Group’s truck headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, and highlight the blueprint for an America built to last laid out by President Obama in his State of the Union address.

City of Houston Joins Better Buildings Challenge, Partners with Energy Department to Reduce Energy Waste and Boost Efficiency

niketa.kumar@hq.doe.gov — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:05:00 +0000

City of Houston Joins Better Buildings Challenge, Partners with Energy Department to Reduce Energy Waste and Boost Efficiency

Washington, D.C. — Building on President Obama’s call in the State of the Union address earlier this week for a new era for American energy, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu joined with Houston Mayor Annise Parker today to announce that Houston, Texas is joining the Better Buildings Challenge. Houston is the latest community to join the Challenge, a public-private partnership that seeks to improve energy efficiency 20 percent by 2020 in commercial, government, and school buildings across the country.

Energy Department Announces Student Teams, New Location for Solar Decathlon 2013

niketa.kumar@hq.doe.gov — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:56:00 +0000

Energy Department Announces Student Teams, New Location for Solar Decathlon 2013

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the 20 collegiate teams selected to compete in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013 and unveiled the competition’s location, the Orange County Great Park in Irvine, California.

Online Voting Begins for “America’s Next Top Energy Innovator”

niketa.kumar@hq.doe.gov — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:17:36 +0000

Online Voting Begins for “America’s Next Top Energy Innovator”

Americans Will Pick the Most Innovative Start-Up Companies Using Laboratory Inventions to Create New Businesses, Products

New Thermal Window Technology Lessens Menace of Jack Frost

EERE Network News — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000

DOE's Building Technologies Program is helping to keep winter outside by partnering with Traco to develop new window technology.

Austin Using Green Innovation to Beat the Utility Blues

EERE Network News — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000

A biosolids plant in Austin, Texas, is using an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant to replace old equipment with modern biogas generation equipment.

DOE Seeks an Administrator for the Superior Energy Performance Program

EERE Network News — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000

DOE is offering up to $3 million in funding to administer its Superior Energy Performance program, which aims to improve energy efficiency in U.S. industrial facilities.

DOE Offers Universities Opportunities to Advance SunShot Solar Goals

EERE Network News — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000

DOE has announced two university research opportunities to advance its SunShot Initiative. One will back university projects to improve heat-transfer fluids for concentrating solar power systems, while the other is a postdoctoral program in solar energy.

DOE Reports Potential for Wave and Tidal Energy Production

EERE Network News — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000

DOE has released two assessments of potential U.S. electricity production from waves and tidal coastal currents. The reports find the greatest potential for wave energy development along the West Coast and strong tidal resources along both U.S. ocean coasts.

Obama Administration Highlights Tools to Manage Electricity Use

EERE Network News — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000

The Obama Administration has announced the launch of new online tools designed to help consumers download household energy use data, and thereby save energy and money. Two California utilities are the first to launch the new online tools, but others are expected to follow later this year.

Secretary Chu and Energy Department Officials to Travel Across America to Discuss the Obama Administration’s Commitment to Energy Innovation and Manufacturing

niketa.kumar@hq.doe.gov — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:47:00 +0000

Secretary Chu and Energy Department Officials to Travel Across America to Discuss the Obama Administration’s Commitment to Energy Innovation and Manufacturing

Events Across the Country to Highlight President Obama’s State of the Union Address

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts

niketa.kumar@hq.doe.gov — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:28:00 +0000

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts

Adam Sieminski Nominated for Energy Information Administration Administrator

EIA projects that increased oil, natural gas and renewable energy production and energy efficiency improvements will reduce U.S. reliance on imported energy sources

EIA: Press Releases — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:30:00 +0000

The Annual Energy Outlook 2012 (AEO2012) Reference case released today by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) presents updated projections for U.S. energy markets through 2035. The Reference case projections include only the effects of policies that have been implemented in law or final regulations.

Regional Competitions Begin for the 22nd Annual National Science Bowl

niketa.kumar@hq.doe.gov — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:46:00 +0000

Regional Competitions Begin for the 22nd Annual National Science Bowl

Thousands of Students To Compete For Spots in National Finals in Washington, D.C.

Energy Department Takes First Step to Spur U.S. Manufacturing of Small Modular Nuclear Reactors

niketa.kumar@hq.doe.gov — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:48:00 +0000

Energy Department Takes First Step to Spur U.S. Manufacturing of Small Modular Nuclear Reactors

New Funding Opportunity Announcement Will Support SMR Design and Licensing for Widespread Commercial Use

Saving Money and Fuel with a Click of a Mouse

EERE Network News — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000

DOE offers a number of tools that can help consumers save money and fuel.

As Electric Vehicles Take Charge, Costs Power Down

EERE Network News — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000

The record number of electric-drive vehicles displayed at the 2012 Detroit auto show underscores U.S. innovation. DOE has undertaken a variety of projects to support the manufacture of electric motors.

California OKs Energy Efficiency Rules for Battery-Charged Devices

EERE Network News — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000

California has adopted the first-in-the-nation rules to reduce wasted energy in battery chargers.

BLM Seeks Comments on Solar and Wind Energy Public Land Leases

EERE Network News — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has published a notice of proposed rulemaking to ensure fair leasing opportunities for solar and wind energy development on public lands.