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Save at the Pump and Charge While You Work
Save at the Pump and Charge While You Work

Take these steps to work toward plug-in electric vehicle charging at your workplace.

Wed, May 22, 2013
Source: Energy Savers Blog
DOE Names Regional University Clean Energy Business Competition Winners
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the six regional winners of its National Clean Energy Business Plan Competition.
Wed, May 22, 2013
Source: EERE Network News
EcoCAR 2 Teams Cruise Forward with Second Year Finals
During the week of May 20, all 15 EcoCAR 2 teams will be competing in the second-year finals of the competition that challenges students from across North America to develop highly efficient vehicles using technologies.
Wed, May 22, 2013
Source: EERE Network News
Ernest Moniz Sworn in as New Secretary of Energy
Ernest Moniz was sworn in as the new energy secretary after being unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
Wed, May 22, 2013
Source: EERE Network News
Tribes to Receive New Energy Department Assistance for Clean Energy
The Energy Department announced that five tribes will receive technical assistance through the Strategic Technical Assistance Response Team (START) Program for renewable energy project development and installation. The five tribes are located in the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, and Wisconsin.
Wed, May 22, 2013
Source: EERE Network News
USDA to Boost Rural Electric Grid Efficiency and Reliability in 8 States
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced funding for four rural electric projects in eight states—Colorado, Georgia, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, and Wyoming, and includes more than $20 million in Smart Grid funding.
Wed, May 22, 2013
Source: EERE Network News
Competition Helps Kids Learn About Energy and Save Their Households Some Money
Competition Helps Kids Learn About Energy and Save Their Households Some Money

America's Home Energy Education Challenge teaches students how to save energy.

Tue, May 21, 2013
Source: Energy Savers Blog
#tipsEnergy: Saving Energy During Vacation
#tipsEnergy: Saving Energy During Vacation

Sharing your tips for saving energy and money while on summer vacation.

Mon, May 20, 2013
Source: Energy Savers Blog
24 MW Solar Installation Underway at Ohana Military Communities
Hawaiian Military Residences Receive 24 MW of Solar
Tue, May 14, 2013
Source: Green Power Network
500-kW Community Solar Project Underway in Aurora, Colorado
First Community Solar Project Breaks Ground in Aurora, CO
Tue, May 14, 2013
Source: Green Power Network
Goshen College Buys 100% Renewable Energy
Goshen College Partners with NIPSCO for 100% Renewable Energy
Tue, May 14, 2013
Source: Green Power Network
Tidal Power RECs Being Sold for the First Time in U.S.
3Degrees Purchases First U.S. Tidal Power RECs
Tue, May 14, 2013
Source: Green Power Network
Charging Your Plug-in Electric Vehicle at Home
Charging Your Plug-in Electric Vehicle at Home

Learn about your options for charging a plug-in electric vehicle at home.

Mon, May 13, 2013
Source: Energy Savers Blog
Warm Weather and the Daily Commute
Warm Weather and the Daily Commute

Alternative methods of commuting can be fun and rewarding.

Tue, May 07, 2013
Source: Energy Savers Blog
Solar So Simple It Is Just a Click Away
Solar So Simple It Is Just a Click Away

The SunShot Initiative is working to make it easier for consumers to install solar panels on their homes.

Mon, May 06, 2013
Source: Energy Savers Blog
Saving Energy and Money this Spring: A Poem
Saving Energy and Money this Spring: A Poem

Learn ways to save energy this spring with an Energy Saver poem.

Wed, May 01, 2013
Source: Energy Savers Blog
Cow Power Program Expands in Vermont
Green Mountain Power has been approved to expand its Cow Power Program throughout the Vermont. The program has been offered in a limited territory since 2004 for a premium of $0.04/kWh and is now available to 90,000 additional customers.
Tue, Apr 30, 2013
Source: Green Power Network
EPA Releases Updated Green Power Partner Lists
EPA's Green Power Partnership released its updated list of the National Top 50 Partners. This list welcomed four new members: Apple (10th), Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Company (31st), the State of Wisconsin (32nd), and Appleton Coated LLC (47th). Intel Corporation holds top spot and Microsoft Corporation took second.
Tue, Apr 30, 2013
Source: Green Power Network
IKEA Installs 2.7 MW of Solar in Perryville, MD
A 2.7 MW solar array has been installed atop IKEA's distribution center in Perryville, Maryland, bringing the company's total generating capacity to 38 MW and marking IKEAs thirty-sixth completed solar project. The array is expected to generate 3.4 million kWh of electricity annually.
Tue, Apr 30, 2013
Source: Green Power Network
Stanley Cup Playoffs Powered by Green Energy
NHL partners with Sterling Planet to reduce the environmental impact of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Sterling Planet is providing 12.85 million kWh which includes 100 percent use at NHL's NYC headquarters.
Tue, Apr 30, 2013
Source: Green Power Network
Spring Home Maintenance: Windows, Windows, Windows!
Spring Home Maintenance: Windows, Windows, Windows!

Window maintenance this spring can save you energy and money year-round.

Fri, Apr 26, 2013
Source: Energy Savers Blog
Think Spring, Think Local…
Think Spring, Think Local…

Enjoy the personal and environmental benefits of eating green this summer.

Thu, Apr 25, 2013
Source: Energy Savers Blog
Earth Day Recap: Sharing Tips for Improving Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
Earth Day Recap: Sharing Tips for Improving Your Home’s Energy Efficiency

Looking for ways to save energy and money at home? Check out the tips and advice we shared on Earth Day.

Wed, Apr 24, 2013
Source: Energy Savers Blog
Green Mountain Energy Brings Renewable Options to Pittsburgh
Green Mountain Energy offer for renewable energy options expands to Pittsburgh.
Tue, Apr 16, 2013
Source: Green Power Network
Mosaic Approved to Offer $100 Million Solar Investment
Mosaic Gets $100 Million Approval
Tue, Apr 16, 2013
Source: Green Power Network

Biomass

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$16 Million Set for Small Businesses Focused on Energy Technologies
The Energy Department announced that it will award 88 grants to small businesses in 28 states to develop clean energy technologies with a strong potential for commercialization and job creation.
Wed, May 15, 2013
Source: EERE Network News: Biomass
Energy Department Announces Projects to Develop Innovative, Advanced Drop-in Biofuels
The Energy Department announced nearly $18 million in four innovative pilot-scale biorefineries that will test renewable biofuels as a domestic alternative to power cars, trucks, and planes, and that also meet military specifications for jet fuel and shipboard diesel.
Wed, Apr 24, 2013
Source: EERE Network News: Biomass
On the Path to Low Cost Renewable Fuels, an Important Breakthrough
Last fall, scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) successfully demonstrated the technical advances needed to produce cellulosic ethanol cost competitively at $2.15 per gallon, a process that was modeled at $9 per gallon just a decade ago.
Wed, Apr 24, 2013
Source: EERE Network News: Biomass
Energy Department Announces New Innovative Projects to Develop Advanced Drop-in Biofuels for Military Jets and Ships

The Energy Department today announced nearly $18 million in four innovative pilot-scale biorefineries that will test renewable biofuels as a domestic alternative to power our cars, trucks, and planes that meet military specifications for jet fuel and shipboard diesel.

Mon, Apr 22, 2013
Source: EERE Press Releases: Biomass
Energy Department Renews Funding for Bioenergy Research Centers
The Energy Department plans to fund its three Bioenergy Research Centers for an additional five-year period, subject to continuing congressional appropriations. Established in 2007, these centers include the BioEnergy Research Center, the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, and the Joint BioEnergy Institute.
Wed, Apr 10, 2013
Source: EERE Network News: Biomass
JBEI Researchers Engineer Plant Cell Walls to Boost Sugar Yields for Biofuels
Researchers at the Energy Department's Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) are taking major steps toward achieving new breakthroughs for biofuels using lignocellulosic biomass.
Wed, Apr 03, 2013
Source: EERE Network News: Biomass
Brazil and the United States Advance Their Strategic Energy Dialogue
Representatives of the United States and Brazil met in mid-March to advance a bilateral agreement on energy cooperation, including initiatives on biofuels, renewable energy and energy efficiency, and the Smart Grid.
Wed, Mar 27, 2013
Source: EERE Network News: Biomass

Buildings

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Energy Department and the NSTA Launch America's Home Energy Education Challenge 2013-2014 Program
Registration Now Open For Student Energy Conservation Competition; Program Inspires Student Interest in STEM, While Teaching How Saving Energy Saves Money.
Wed, May 08, 2013
Source: EERE Press Releases: Buildings
Energy Department Highlights Nissan's Better Plants Challenge Showcase Project in Tennessee
The Energy Department recognized Nissan's participation in the Better Buildings, Better Plants Challenge and its showcase project at the company's new energy efficient paint plant in Smyrna, Tennessee.
Wed, Apr 17, 2013
Source: EERE Press Releases: Buildings

Commercialization & Deployment


Federal Energy Management

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FEMP Issues Guide for Large Renewable Energy Projects at Federal Facilities
The Energy Department's Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) issued a new resource that provides best practices and other helpful guidance for federal agencies developing large-scale renewable energy projects.
Wed, Mar 13, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Federal Energy Management

Geothermal

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First U.S. Grid-Connected Enhanced Geothermal System Deployed
The Energy Department recognized the nation's first commercial enhanced geothermal system project to supply electricity to the grid.
Wed, Apr 17, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Geothermal
President's 2014 Budget Proposes Critical Investments in Clean Energy
As part of an Administration-wide effort to strengthen the U.S. economy with energy that is cleaner, cheaper, and creates sustainable jobs, President Obama requested a $28.4 billion Fiscal Year 2014 budget for the Energy Department.
Wed, Apr 17, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Geothermal
Nevada Deploys First U.S. Commercial, Grid-Connected Enhanced Geothermal System
As part of the Obama Administration's all-of-the-above energy strategy, the Energy Department today recognized the nation's first commercial enhanced geothermal system project to supply electricity to the grid.
Fri, Apr 12, 2013
Source: ERRE Press Releases: Geothermal

Hydrogen & Fuel Cells

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DOE Launches Public-Private Partnership to Deploy Hydrogen Infrastructure
The U.S. Energy of Department (DOE) launched H2USA, a new public-private partnership focused on advancing hydrogen infrastructure to support more transportation energy options for U.S. consumers, including fuel cell electric vehicles.
Wed, May 15, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Hydrogen & Fuel Cells
Energy Department Launches Public-Private Partnership to Deploy Hydrogen Infrastructure
The Energy Department today launched H2USA—a new public-private partnership focused on advancing hydrogen infrastructure to support more transportation energy options for U.S. consumers, including fuel cell electric vehicles.
Mon, May 13, 2013
Source: ERRE Press Releases: Hydrogen & Fuel Cells

Solar


Vehicle Technologies

Earlier
EcoCAR 2 Teams Cruise Forward with Second Year Finals
During the week of May 20, all 15 EcoCAR 2 teams will be competing in the second-year finals of the competition that challenges students from across North America to develop highly efficient vehicles using technologies.
Wed, May 22, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Vehicle Technologies
$16 Million Set for Small Businesses Focused on Energy Technologies
The Energy Department announced that it will award 88 grants to small businesses in 28 states to develop clean energy technologies with a strong potential for commercialization and job creation.
Wed, May 15, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Vehicle Technologies
Clean Cities Coalitions Charge Up Plug-In Electric Vehicles
The Energy Department's Clean Cities coalitions nationwide are helping their communities get ready for PEVs by using local knowledge to ensure that both are easily deployed and available to consumers.
Wed, May 15, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Vehicle Technologies
DOE Launches Public-Private Partnership to Deploy Hydrogen Infrastructure
The U.S. Energy of Department (DOE) launched H2USA, a new public-private partnership focused on advancing hydrogen infrastructure to support more transportation energy options for U.S. consumers, including fuel cell electric vehicles.
Wed, May 15, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Vehicle Technologies
Study: Nearly 22 Million Electric Vehicles Will Be Sold from 2012 to 2020
A total of 21.9 million EVs will be sold worldwide during the period from 2012 to 2020, according to a recent report from Navigant Research.
Wed, May 08, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Vehicle Technologies
New Battery Design Could Help Solar and Wind Power the Grid
Researchers from the Energy Department's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University have designed a low-cost, long-life "flow" battery that could enable solar and wind energy to become major suppliers to the electrical grid.
Wed, May 01, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Vehicle Technologies
On the Path to Low Cost Renewable Fuels, an Important Breakthrough
Last fall, scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) successfully demonstrated the technical advances needed to produce cellulosic ethanol cost competitively at $2.15 per gallon, a process that was modeled at $9 per gallon just a decade ago.
Wed, Apr 24, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Vehicle Technologies
President's 2014 Budget Proposes Critical Investments in Clean Energy
As part of an Administration-wide effort to strengthen the U.S. economy with energy that is cleaner, cheaper, and creates sustainable jobs, President Obama requested a $28.4 billion Fiscal Year 2014 budget for the Energy Department.
Wed, Apr 17, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Vehicle Technologies
Energy Department Announces Apps for Vehicles Challenge Winners
The Energy Department announced the winners of the Apps for Vehicles Challenge, which include a vehicle diagnostics app developed by Dash, and an app from MyCarma that generates personalized fuel economy estimates for prospective car buyers.
Wed, Apr 10, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Vehicle Technologies
Energy Department Renews Funding for Bioenergy Research Centers
The Energy Department plans to fund its three Bioenergy Research Centers for an additional five-year period, subject to continuing congressional appropriations. Established in 2007, these centers include the BioEnergy Research Center, the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, and the Joint BioEnergy Institute.
Wed, Apr 10, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Vehicle Technologies
National Parks Move Transportation Forward in America's Great Outdoors
Building on the success of its existing National Park Service projects, the Energy Department's Clean Cities Initiative is now partnering with five additional parks to implement specific projects that improve the parks' environment and increase the sustainability of their operations.
Wed, Apr 03, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Vehicle Technologies
Energy Department Announces Apps for Vehicles Challenge Winners

As part of the Obama Administration's commitment to expand access to data and reduce fuel costs for consumers, the Energy Department today announced the winners of the Apps for Vehicles Challenge.

Mon, Apr 01, 2013
Source: ERRE Press Releases: Vehicle Technologies
New EPA Report Shows Significant Gains in Fuel Economy for 2012
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) annual report that tracks the fuel economy of vehicles sold in the United States estimates that, between 2007 and 2012, fuel economy values increased by 16%, while carbon dioxide emissions have decreased by 13%.
Wed, Mar 20, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Vehicle Technologies
Energy Department Offers $50 Million to Advance PEV Technologies
The Energy Department announced more than $50 million in funding for new projects that will accelerate the development of advanced plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) technologies to improve vehicle fuel economy and performance.
Wed, Mar 13, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Vehicle Technologies
Energy Department Partnerships Speed Advanced Vehicle Technologies
The Energy Department announced that 16 major U.S. employers and two stakeholder groups have joined the Workplace Charging Challenge while another three U.S. corporations have joined the National Clean Fleets Partnership.
Wed, Mar 13, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Vehicle Technologies
Ultra-Efficient VW Hybrid to Debut at Geneva Auto Show
Volkswagen (VW) will debut the XL1 hybrid, calling it the "the most fuel-efficient production car in the world", when the 83rd International Motor Show opens on March 7 in Geneva, Switzerland.
Wed, Mar 06, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Vehicle Technologies
ARPA-E Announces Projects Have Attracted over $450 Million in Private Sector Funding
The Energy Department's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced that ARPA-E projects have demonstrated major technical successes and shown significant market engagement in the four years.
Wed, Feb 27, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Vehicle Technologies

Water Power

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Energy Department Offers $13 Million to Advance Ocean Energy Technologies
The Energy Department announced up to $13 million in funding to develop and test advanced components and technologies to boost the performance of marine and hydrokinetic energy systems.
Wed, May 01, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Water Power
Report Assesses Potential U.S. Hydropower Upgrades
The Energy Department announced a new study outlining key improvements that can be made to hydropower production in the United States to provide more efficient and cost-effective electricity to homes and businesses.
Wed, May 01, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Water Power
Survey Finds U.S. Rivers Could Provide 3% of Nation's Electricity
The Electric Power Research Institute recently completed a mapping and assessment of hydrokinetic resources in rivers in the continental United States and found that these undeveloped resources could provide 3% of the nation's annual use of electricity.
Wed, Feb 27, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Water Power

Wind

Earlier
$16 Million Set for Small Businesses Focused on Energy Technologies
The Energy Department announced that it will award 88 grants to small businesses in 28 states to develop clean energy technologies with a strong potential for commercialization and job creation.
Wed, May 15, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Wind
DOE and NREL Name Inaugural Collegiate Wind Competition Teams
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and its National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) announced the teams selected for the inaugural DOE Collegiate Wind Competition, which will take place in spring 2014.
Wed, Apr 17, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Wind
President's 2014 Budget Proposes Critical Investments in Clean Energy
As part of an Administration-wide effort to strengthen the U.S. economy with energy that is cleaner, cheaper, and creates sustainable jobs, President Obama requested a $28.4 billion Fiscal Year 2014 budget for the Energy Department.
Wed, Apr 17, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Wind
DOI Approves Three Renewable Energy Projects in California and Nevada
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced the approval of three major renewable energy projects in California and Nevada that are expected to deliver 1,100 megawatts to the grid, enough electricity to power more than 340,000 homes.
Wed, Mar 20, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Wind
ARPA-E Announces Projects Have Attracted over $450 Million in Private Sector Funding
The Energy Department's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced that ARPA-E projects have demonstrated major technical successes and shown significant market engagement in the four years.
Wed, Feb 27, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Wind
Energy Department Names Two 2012 Wind Cooperatives of the Year
The Energy Department recognized the East River Electric Power Cooperative of South Dakota and the Golden Valley Electric Association of Alaska as the 2012 Wind Cooperatives of the Year.
Wed, Feb 27, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Wind
Survey Finds U.S. Rivers Could Provide 3% of Nation's Electricity
The Electric Power Research Institute recently completed a mapping and assessment of hydrokinetic resources in rivers in the continental United States and found that these undeveloped resources could provide 3% of the nation's annual use of electricity.
Wed, Feb 27, 2013
Source: ERRE Network News: Wind