EERE Network News

February 08, 2012

News and Events

DOE to Launch New Advanced Battery Energy Innovation Hub

DOE has announced plans to fund a Batteries and Energy Storage Hub, using $120 million over the next five years to drive research and development of improved batteries for vehicles and the electric grid.

DOE, Volvo Partner to Build Trucks that are more Efficient

DOE has highlighted its partnership with the Volvo Group to use cutting-edge trucking technologies that will boost the U.S. auto and manufacturing industries.

Houston Joins DOE's Better Buildings Challenge

The City of Houston has joined DOE's Better Buildings Challenge, a public-private partnership that seeks to improve energy efficiency by 20% by the end of the decade.

DOE Report Shows Shift to Energy-Saving Lighting Products

DOE has released a study showing that the popularity of energy-efficient lighting products in the United States has increased over the past decade.

Interior Department Takes Key Step in Offshore Wind Leasing

The Department of the Interior has announced that it is moving ahead with offshore wind energy areas along the Atlantic Coast.

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Hawaii Gets 'EV Ready'

Thanks to DOE support, Hawaii has begun installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at state sites.

Tapping Top University Draft Picks to Engineer Solar Championships

DOE has reached into top university talent pools to help advance its SunShot Initiative.