EERE Network News
June 06, 2012
News and Events
DOE to Launch an Energy Innovation Hub for Critical Materials Research
The Energy Department plans to invest up to $120 million over five years to launch a new Energy Innovation Hub that will identify problems and develop solutions across the lifecycle of critical materials.
Administration Backs a $26 Million Competition for Advanced Manufacturing
The Obama Administration has announced a $26 million multi-agency Advanced Manufacturing Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge to foster innovation-fueled job creation through public-private partnerships.
First Commercial Product Meets Rooftop Air Conditioner Challenge
The Energy Department announced on May 24 that Daikin McQuay's Rebel rooftop unit system is the first to meet DOE's Rooftop Unit Challenge. Companies have until April 1, 2013, to submit a product for independent evaluation.
Energy Department Names Finalists for the Better Buildings Federal Award
The Energy Department has announced eight finalists for the first-annual Better Buildings Federal Award. The finalists include buildings in Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, New Mexico, Texas, and West Virginia.
Energy Blog
The Clean Energy Economy is Creating Jobs
The clean energy economy is here, and creating jobs all across the country. Examples include a new streetcar project in Atlanta, Georgia, and a wind farm being built in Indiana.
#askEnergy: Live Twitter Chat with A Solar Expert
What do you want to know about solar energy? The Energy Department is hosting a live Solar Twitter Chat on Friday, June 8, at 2 p.m. EDT, and you can participate via Twitter, Facebook, or email.
