EERE Network News

April 04, 2012

News and Events

Obama Administration Announces Great Lakes Wind Projects Agreement

The Obama Administration, DOE, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, and various federal and state agencies have signed a memorandum of understanding streamlining offshore wind development in the Great Lakes.

DOE Awards More than $5 Million to Reduce Cost of Advanced Fuel Cells

DOE has awarded more than $5 million to two companies, based in Minnesota and Michigan, to support research into reducing the cost of advanced fuel cells.

DOE Offers $10 Million to Promote Zero-Emission Cargo Transport Vehicles

DOE has offered up to $10 million in funding to promote zero-emissions cargo transportation vehicles.

Ball State Completes Largest U.S. Ground-Source Geothermal System

Ball State University has completed the nation's largest geothermal heating and cooling system, supported in part by a $5 million Recovery Act grant from DOE.

DOE Backs Four New Home Energy Professional Certifications

The Building Performance Institute, Inc., with DOE backing, will introduce in June four new home energy professional certifications for the U.S. weatherization workforce.

Energy Blog

Lighting Up Georgia Convenience Stores

Convenience stores in Georgia are saving energy by implementing lighting efficiency upgrades supported by Recovery Act funds from DOE's State Energy Program and the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority.