EERE Network News
January 11, 2012
News and Events
Wisconsin Surpasses its DOE-Backed Home Energy Efficiency Goal
Wisconsin has surpassed its home energy efficiency goal established with the DOE under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
DOE Releases its Critical Materials Strategy
DOE has released the second annual Critical Materials Strategy report that examines the role rare earth metals play in clean energy technologies such as wind turbines and electric vehicles.
Interior Department OKs Renewable Energy Projects in California, Oregon
The U.S. Department of the Interior has approved two renewable energy projects: a California solar plant and an Oregon wind farm.
Alternative Fuel Vehicles Roll in Detroit Auto Show
The 2012 North American International Auto Show has opened in Detroit, with carmakers showing off hybrids and electric vehicles and concepts. DOE will highlight its support of U.S. auto industry innovation at the annual auto show.
Energy Blog
Breaking Up (Hydrogen) No Longer As Hard To Do
Researchers at DOE's Argonne National Laboratory have shown a cheaper, cleaner way to produce pure hydrogen.
Library Patrons in New York Check-Out Renewable Energy
A library in Upstate New York used an award from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to install photovoltaic arrays to generate both electricity and community interest in renewable energy.
Radical Thinkers Needed to Help Get a Solar Panel on Every Roof
DOE is seeking innovative thinkers to help cut the cost of solar energy power through a SunShot Initiative funding opportunity with a January 16 deadline.
