EERE Network News

March 07, 2012

News and Events

Offshore Wind Gets $180 Million Boost from DOE

DOE has offered $180 million in funding as part of a planned six-year initiative to support four offshore wind energy installations.

DOE Offers $6 Million for Fuel Cell EV Data Collection

DOE has offered up to $6 million for projects that will collect and analyze performance data for fuel cell electric vehicles (EV).

ARPA-E Issues Call for Transformational Energy Technologies

DOE's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) has issued a $150 million open funding announcement for early stage projects that would not otherwise attract private investment.

California is Top Renewable State: Report

A new survey by Ernst & Young ranks California as the top state in terms of renewable energy suitability.

Ford Focus Electric Vehicle Earns Top EPA Mileage Rating

Ford Motor Company has announced that its new Focus Electric has been U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-certified as having a combined rating of 105 miles per gallon equivalent.

Energy Blog

University Teams Tackle Efficiency's Barriers for Buildings

Energy Secretary Chu has spotlighted finalists in the Better Buildings Case Competition for university students.