EERE Network News

May 30, 2012

News and Events

Energy Department Awards $11 Million for Clean Energy Small Businesses

The Energy Department has announced a total of $11 million in innovative research and technology grants of up to $150,000 awarded to nearly 67 small businesses nationwide.

First Winners Announced for 'Apps for Energy' Competition

The Energy Department has announced the first round of winners for the “Apps for Energy” competition that will help utility consumers save money by making the most of their “Green Button” electricity usage data.

DOE Announces $3.2 Million to Help Consumers Manage Energy Consumption

The Energy Department has awarded nearly $3.2 million to encourage utilities, local governments, and communities to create programs that empower consumers to better manage their electricity use through improved access to their own electricity consumption data.

'Year One' Leader in EcoCAR2 Contest Named

Mississippi State University was named "Year One" overall winner in the three-year EcoCAR2, which offers 15 collegiate teams the chance to gain automotive engineering experience by improving energy efficiency.

Energy Blog

SunShot Shoots for the Moon with First Grand Challenge Event

The SunShot Grand Challenge: Summit and Technology Forum next month will give us the opportunity to highlight the progress of the past two years and reassess the challenges that must be overcome in order to reach the 2020 goal.