EERE Press Releases - 2008
Here's a list of press releases about the U.S. Department of Energy's accomplishments, initiatives, research and development efforts, funding, and much more in energy efficiency and renewable energy.
December
- ENERGY STAR® Residential Water Heaters to Save Americans Up to $823 Million in the Next Five Years
December 31, 2008 - DOE Announces Funding Opportunity of up to $200 Million for Pilot and Demonstration Scale Biorefinery Projects
December 22, 2008 - DOE Partners with New Orleans Developer to Meet Builders Challenge Benchmark
December 19, 2008 - DOE Awards Sixteen Contracts for up to $80 Billion in Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, and Water Conservation Projects at Federal Facilities
December 18, 2008 - Departments of State and Energy Establish Global Partnership to Green U.S. Embassies and Consulates
December 08, 2008 - DOE Announces up to $29.3 Million in Projects for Research, Development, and Demonstration of Alternative Vehicle Technologies
December 03, 2008
November
- DOE Announces Expansion and Solicitation for Entrepreneur in Residence Program
November 19, 2008 - Changing the Climate: Looking Towards a More Cost Effective, Energy Efficient Future
November 18, 2008 - DOE Reaches Agreement with LG Electronics, USA, On Refrigerator Energy Matter
November 14, 2008 - U.S. Department of Energy Issues Rules for Auto Loan Program
November 06, 2008
October
- DOE Extends Application Deadline for Renewable Energy Loan Guarantee Solicitation
October 29, 2008 - White House Honors Federal Agency Teams For Saving Energy and Reducing Energy Costs
October 23, 2008 - DOE Announces 2008 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards
October 22, 2008 - ENERGY STAR® Operation Change Out Initial Results Save Nearly $11 Million in Energy Costs at 84 U.S. Military Bases
October 17, 2008 - USDA & DOE Release National Biofuels Action Plan
October 07, 2008 - DOE Announces Additional Steps in Developing Sustainable Biofuels Industry
October 07, 2008 - DOE Funds 21 Research, Development and Demonstration Projects for up to $78 Million to Promote Enhanced Geothermal Systems
October 06, 2008 - DOE’s Energy Savers Website Helps Consumers “Stay Warm, Save Money”
October 01, 2008
September
- DOE’s Clean Cities Celebrates Success of Alternative Fuels
September 30, 2008 - DOE to Provide Up to $17.6 Million for Solar Photovoltaic Technology Development
September 29, 2008 - DOE Awards $15 Million in Technical Assistance to Support Major Retailers, Financial Institutions and Real Estate Firms to Adopt Energy-Efficient Technologies
September 26, 2008 - DOE Funds 15 New Projects to Develop Solar Power Storage and Heat Transfer Projects For Up to $67.6 Million
September 19, 2008 - DOE Selects Projects for Up to $7.3 Million for R&D Clean Technology Water Power Projects
September 18, 2008 - DOE and Ad Council Launch Energy Efficiency Campaign for Youth
September 12, 2008 - DOE to Invest up to $4.4 Million in Six Innovative Biofuels Projects at U.S. Universities
September 10, 2008 - U.S. Energy Department Turns on Headquarters’ Solar Energy System
September 09, 2008 - DOE Announces $6.6 Million in Competitive Grant Selections For Innovative State Efficiency, Renewables Initiatives
September 08, 2008
August
- DOE Announces Up to $7 Million for Technology Commercialization Acceleration
August 29, 2008 - Australia, Iceland and the U.S. Launch International Partnership to Promote Advanced Geothermal Technologies
August 28, 2008 - DOE Kicks Off Old Refrigerator Recycling Effort
August 25, 2008 - DOE Announces $26 Million to Develop Energy Efficient Processes for U.S. Industry
August 22, 2008 - DOE Announces Up to $15.3 Million for Long-Term Hydrogen Vehicle Development
August 14, 2008 - DOE to Invest up to $24 Million for Breakthrough Solar Energy Products
August 13, 2008 - DOE to Pursue Zero-Net Energy Commercial Buildings
August 05, 2008 - DOE Announces Contracts to Achieve $140 Million in Energy Efficiency Improvements to DOE Facilities
August 04, 2008
July
- DOE and USDA Announce More than $10 Million in Bioenergy Plant Feedstock Research
July 31, 2008 - Assistant Secretary Alexander “Andy” Karsner Announces Resignation
July 30, 2008 - U.S. and New Zealand Take Steps to Launch International Partnership to Further the Development of Clean Energy on Island Nations
July 24, 2008 - DOE Launches EnergySmart Hospitals to Promote Improved Energy Efficiency in Healthcare
July 24, 2008 - DOE Commits $850,000 to Support NGA Energy Initiatives
July 14, 2008 - DOE to Provide up to $40 Million in Funding for Small-Scale Biorefinery Projects in Wisconsin and Louisiana
July 14, 2008 - DOE Headquarters Receives Energy Star Recognition from EPA
July 09, 2008 - DOE and Sweden Sign MOU to Advance Market Integration of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles
July 07, 2008
June
- DOE Expands International Effort to Develop Fuel-Efficient Trucks
June 30, 2008 - U.S. Department of Energy Announces Two Utility Companies Join FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership
June 20, 2008 - DOE Seeks to Invest up to $90 Million in Advanced Geothermal Energy Technology and Research
June 18, 2008 - DOE Announces $30 Million for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Projects
June 12, 2008 - DOE Announces Effort to Advance U.S. Wind Power Manufacturing Capacity
June 02, 2008
May
- U.S. Continues to Lead the World in Wind Power Growth
May 29, 2008 - Secretary of Energy Signs Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen U.S.-Portugal Cooperation in Renewable Energy Technologies
May 27, 2008 - Department of Energy Seeks to Invest up to $130 Million in Advanced Fuel Cell Technology
May 27, 2008 - Mississippi State University Wins DOE and GM Challenge X 2008 Advanced Vehicle Competition
May 21, 2008 - Wind Energy Could Produce 20 Percent of U.S. Electricity By 2030
May 12, 2008 - U.S. Department of Energy Announces Completion of 500 Industrial Energy Saving Assessment
May 09, 2008 - DOE Announces Up to $7.5 Million in Advanced Technology Research to Harness Energy Potential of Oceans, Tides and Rivers
May 05, 2008 - U.S. Department of Energy Partners with City of Greensburg, Kansas to Help Rebuild With 100 Percent Renewable Energy
May 02, 2008
April
- DOE Seeks to Invest up to $60 Million for Advanced Concentrating Solar Power Technologies
April 30, 2008 - U.S. Department of Energy Launches Website with Energy Saving Tips for Consumers
April 22, 2008 - Departments of Energy and Defense Launch ENERGY STAR® Operation Change Out – the Military Challenge Campaign to Promote the Use of Energy Efficient Light Bulbs
April 22, 2008 - DOE Selects 3 Small-Scale Biorefinery Projects for up to $86 Million of Federal Funding in Maine, Tennessee and Kentucky
April 18, 2008 - DOE Announces up to $7 Million for Biomass Research
April 17, 2008 - DOE Announces up to $4 Million for University Research into Advanced Biomass Conversion
April 11, 2008 - Department of Energy Recognizes Top ENERGY STAR® Partners
April 02, 2008 - U.S. Department of Energy Implements Criteria for ENERGY STAR® Water Heaters
April 01, 2008
March
- U.S. Department of Energy to Provide up to $2.4 Million to Advance Solar Energy in 12 U.S. Cities
March 28, 2008 - U.S. Department of Energy and the Automotive X PRIZE Foundation to Promote Clean, Energy-Efficient Vehicles
March 20, 2008 - U.S. Department of Energy to Invest up to $13.7 Million for Breakthrough Solar Energy Projects
March 12, 2008 - U.S. Department of Energy Implements More Stringent Criteria for ENERGY STAR® Clothes Washers, Expands CFL Program
March 07, 2008 - Energy Department - Electric Power Research Institute Cooperation to Increase Energy Efficiency
March 06, 2008 - USDA, DOE to Invest up to $18.4 million for Biomass Research, Development and Demonstration Projects
March 04, 2008
February
- U.S. Department of Energy Selects Venture Capital Firms to Accelerate Adoption of Advanced Energy Technologies
February 27, 2008 - U.S. Department of Energy to Invest up to $33.8 Million to Further Development of Commercially Viable Renewable Fuels
February 26, 2008 - Department of Energy Selects Winner of Wind Cooperative of the Year Award
February 25, 2008 - U.S. Department of Energy Challenges U.S. Homebuilding Industry
February 14, 2008 - U. S. Department of Energy to Invest up to $20.6 Million for Solid-State Lighting Research and Development Projects
February 12, 2008
January
- U.S. Department of Energy Selects First Round of Small-Scale Biorefinery Projects for Up to $114 Million in Federal Funding
January 29, 2008 - NOAA and U.S. Department of Energy Expand Efforts to Increase Energy Efficiency at National Marine Sanctuaries
January 29, 2008 - U.S. Department of Energy and State of Hawaii Sign Agreement to Increase Clean Energy Technologies in Hawaii
January 28, 2008 - Energy Department Selects Student Teams to Compete in 2009 Solar Decathlon
January 24, 2008 - Department of Energy to Invest Up To $30 Million to Accelerate Development and Deployment of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology
January 17, 2008 - USDA and DOE Biomass Research And Development Technical Advisory Committee Members
January 15, 2008 - Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy Spread a Bright Idea: Energy Star Light Bulbs are Helping to Change the World
January 15, 2008
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