EERE Network News
March 28, 2012
News and Events
Obama Administration Offers $35 Million for Biomass Research
The Obama Administration has offered up to $35 million over three years to support biomass research in a joint program with DOE and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
White House Offers $14 Million for Advanced Vehicle Materials
The Obama Administration has announced a $14.2 million DOE initiative to speed the development and deployment of stronger and lighter materials for advanced vehicles.
Nine Utilities Join Green Button Efficiency Program
Nine major utilities have joined the Green Button program, providing 15 million households with access to data about their energy use.
Army Plans $7 Billion in Industry Partnerships for Renewables
The U.S. Army has reported that it will partner with industry to invest up to $7 billion in renewable energy sources over the next decade.
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San Antonio Small Businesses 'Seeing the Light' with Energy Upgrades
Helped by a Recovery Act program, small businesses in San Antonio, Texas, have discovered that upgrading to energy efficient lighting can save them money on their energy bills.
DOE Launches Apps for Energy
DOE has launched an "Apps for Energy" competition, offering $100,000 in cash prizes for the software developers who create the best apps to work with the Green Button data access program for customer utility data.
