EERE Network News

May 16, 2012

News and Events

Energy Department Announces Milestone in Fuel Cell Use

The Energy Department has announced that more than one thousand fuel cells were deployed as a result of support from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

National Student Efficiency Contest Winners Named

A group of Montana schools was named winner of the America's Home Energy Education Challenge, a national student competition designed to encourage students and their families to take action to start saving money by saving energy.

Global Automakers Demo Fast Charging EV Technology

Eight automakers have demonstrated a fast-charging technology for electric vehicles (EV) that can recharge compatible systems in as few as 15 minutes.

EPA Releases List of Top 50 Green-Powered Organizations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released an updated list of the Top 50 Green Power Partnership organizations voluntarily using renewable electricity.

Energy Blog

Students Compete to Design Energy-Efficient Appliances

The Energy Department's Max Tech and Beyond competition challenges university students to design highly efficient appliances and commercial equipment.