EERE Network News
April 19, 2006
News and Events
Karsner: Advanced Energy Initiative is a "Vision for Victory"
DOE's new Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) doesn't just like President Bush's Advanced Energy Initiative, he sees it as a "Vision for Victory." Assistant Secretary Alexander Karsner believes efficiency and renewables play key roles in the war on terror.
New Jersey Increases its Renewable Energy Requirement
By 2020, utilities in New Jersey will be drawing on wind, solar, and sustainable biomass power for 20 percent of their electricity, thanks to new regulations approved by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. A solar requirement will result in the installation of 1,500 megawatts of solar power.
AES and DuPont Form New Global Alternative Energy Divisions
Dupont and AES, one of the world's largest power companies, have created new global divisions for biofuels and alternative energy. AES alone plans to invest $1 billion in alternative energy, including wind power and biomass energy.
Lexus Debuts the First V8 Hybrid Sedan in New York
If you want to drive a luxury sedan with the performance of a 12-cylinder engine, but seek to assuage your environmental guilt, the LS 600h L might be your choice. Coming out in April 2007, the Lexus vehicle combines a hybrid system with a V8 engine for "best-in-V8-class fuel efficiency."
Green Roofs are Gaining Acceptance in U.S. Cities, Says Survey
The number of U.S. green roofs has grown significantly over the past year, nearly doubling the acreage covered by these rooftop gardens. Green roofs are one way of lowering cooling loads in buildings while reducing the urban heat island effect; another "cool roofs" approach is being tested in California.
DOE Conducts Industrial Energy Assessments in Six States
DOE has recently launched Energy Saving Assessments at industrial facilities in California, Florida, Michigan, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Energy Connections
Analysis: Airline Industry is Hamstrung by Rising Fuel Prices
With crude oil prices hovering near $70 per barrel, jet fuel costs are also up, making it difficult for the airline industry to generate profits, according to the Air Transport Association. The same challenges are facing motorists, as the price for mid-octane unleaded gasoline approaches $3 per gallon.
