EERE Network News
August 10, 2011
News and Events
President Obama Announces First Fuel Efficiency Standards for Work Trucks
President Obama has announced the first fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas pollutions standards for work trucks and buses, starting with those built in 2014.
DOE Announces Winner of L Prize Lightbulb Competition
DOE has announced that Philips Lighting North America won the 60-watt replacement bulb category of the Bright Tomorrow Lighting Prize (L Prize) competition.
Arizona Solar Project Gets a $967 Million DOE Loan Guarantee
DOE has finalized a $967 million loan guarantee for a 290-megawatt solar project in Arizona that will supply electricity for California customers.
DOE Awards $7 Million for Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Storage Research
DOE has awarded nearly $7 million for independent cost analyses that will support research and development of fuel cells and hydrogen storage systems.
Wind Energy Rebounds in Second Quarter of 2011: AWEA
The wind energy industry expanded during the second quarter of 2011, adding more than during the same period same period in 2010, according to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA).
A Solar Re-Skin at FedEx Field
The Washington Redskins have announced they will install 8,000 solar panels over a parking area of the team's stadium.
Site News
DOE Relaunches its Energy.gov Website
DOE has relaunched its Energy.gov website, offering an interactive information platform that provides localized data and resources to save energy and money.
