EERE Network News

December 08, 2010

News and Events

DOE Helps Launch Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Export Initiative

DOE has joined seven other federal agencies in launching the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Export Initiative, a coordinated effort to promote exports of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

California Approves Start of $4 Billion High-Speed Rail Line

The California High-Speed Rail Authority Board has decided to begin construction of a high-speed rail corridor in the Central Valley. The line will eventually link Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Ten European Countries Sign Up for North Sea Offshore Grid

Nine European Union (EU) nations and Norway have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop an offshore energy grid linking renewable energy sources in the North Sea.

Biomass Cogeneration Plant Under Construction in Oregon

Iberdrola Renewables has announced the start of construction at its 26.8-megawatt Lakeview Biomass Cogeneration Plant in Lakeview, Oregon.

Chevrolet to Invest $40 Million in U.S. Clean Energy Projects

Chevrolet has committed to investing $40 million in clean energy projects throughout the United States during the next three to five years.