EERE Network News

February 06, 2002

News and Events

President's Budget Supports Efficiency, Renewable Energy

President Bush released his administration's proposed $2.13 trillion federal budget for fiscal year (FY) 2003 on Monday.

Budget Includes Tax Incentives for Renewables, CHP, Hybrids

The President's budget for fiscal year 2002 includes $9.1 billion in tax incentives over 10 years to encourage the use of renewable energy, combined heat and power (CHP) systems, and energy-efficient vehicles.

DOE Awards More Than $500,000 for Metal Casting Research

DOE announced last week its award of $533,328 over three years to a technical consortium, headed by the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, for research into ways to improve the casting of light metal alloys.

Alliant Energy Seeks Renewable Power Sources for Iowa

Explosion at FuelCell Energy Plant Delays Shipments

New Energy Corporation Retracts Claim of Solar Contract