EERE Network News

October 12, 2011

News and Events

Grid Modernization Pilot Projects to Integrate Renewable Energy

The Obama Administration has announced seven electric power transmission projects across 12 states that will increase grid reliability and integrate renewable energies.

DOE, NASA Partner to Construct 'Greenest' Federal Building

DOE's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and NASA have teamed up to create the highest performing federal building by using technologies developed for space.

College Commissions First of Ten Fuel Cell Systems

A Portland college has commissioned a combined heat and power (CHP) fuel cell in a project partially supported by DOE. It is the first of ten CHP systems installed on the West Coast under the program.

Fuel Efficiency Flight Challenge Winner Crowned

NASA has awarded $1.65 million in prizes for the inaugural Green Flight Challenge, a competition to boost the new electric airplane industry.

OpenStudio: Building Design Expertise at Your Fingertips

DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory has developed the OpenStudio Application Suite and Development Platform to help architects and engineers model whole-building energy use.

Students' Cleantech Projects: Driving Commercial Success

DOE's Innovation Ecosystems Initiative is giving student-led clean tech projects the support they need to be successful in the marketplace.