EERE Network News
February 23, 2011
News and Events
DOE Offers $5 Million for Advanced Automotive Designers and Engineers
DOE has announced up to $5 million in funding to support Graduate Automotive Technology Education Centers of Excellence, to educate a future workforce of engineering professionals developing and commercializing advanced automotive technologies.
DOE Supports Oregon Solar Manufacturing Project
SoloPower, Inc. is getting a $197 million conditional loan guarantee to support a building retrofit and equipment installation for a thin-film solar panel manufacturing facility in Oregon, DOE has announced.
DOI Boosts 'New Energy Frontier' in Proposed FY 2012 Budget
President Obama has unveiled a $12.2 billion fiscal year (FY) 2012 budget request for the Department of the Interior (DOI) that includes $72.9 million for renewable energy programs, an increase of $13.9 million above the 2010 budget.
USDA Requests Renewable Energy Funds in FY 2012 Budget
Although President Obama's fiscal year (FY) 2012 proposed budget for the U.S. Department of Agriculture decreased to $23.9 billion, the budget still invests $6.5 billion to support renewable and clean energy.
Honda Civic GX Tops ACEEE's Greenest Vehicles of 2011 List
Honda's natural gas-powered Civic GX has won top honors in the 14th annual environmental ratings from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). Hybrids, electric vehicles, and "gas sippers" were also honored.
