EERE Network News

December 07, 2011

News and Events

President Obama Announces Nearly $4 Billion in Building Energy Upgrades

President Obama has announced nearly $4 billion in energy upgrades over the next two years for buildings in the public and private sectors, including $2 billion for upgrades of federal buildings.

DOE Awards $12 Million in the Rooftop Solar Challenge

DOE has awarded $12 million to spur solar power development for 22 regional teams by cutting red tape.

Tribal Clean Energy Assistance Offered by DOE

DOE has launched the Strategic Technical Assistance Response Team to advance clean energy generation in Indian Country.

Energy Blog

Deadline for Energy Department Business Plan Competition Approaching

Deadlines are approaching for university students interested in low-carbon technologies and entrepreneurship to pitch ideas for the Regional Clean Energy Business Plan Competition.

Producing Clean, Renewable Diesel from Biomass

DOE partner ThermoChem Recovery International has validated a process that converts wood waste to renewable fuel, and the company can now move to commercialize the process.