EERE Press Releases - 2011
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 Department Announces Major Recovery Act Milestone: 600,000 Homes Weatherized Three Months Ahead of Schedule
December 15, 2011 - Energy Department Awards More Than $7 Million for Innovative Hydrogen Storage Technologies in Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
December 12, 2011 - We Can't Wait: President Obama Announces Nearly $4 Billion Investment in Energy Upgrades to Public and Private Buildings
December 02, 2011 - DOE Awards $12 Million to Spur Rapid Adoption of Solar Energy with the Rooftop Solar Challenge
December 01, 2011
November
- Energy Department Highlights Commissioning of Innovative Fuel Cell System at U.S. Army’s Aberdeen Proving Ground
November 17, 2011 - DOE and EPA Release 2012 Annual Fuel Economy Guide
November 16, 2011 - Energy Department Recognizes Nation's Top Green Power Programs
November 16, 2011 - Huntsville Celebrates Launch of Home Energy Upgrade Program with Energy Department Support
November 16, 2011 - Energy Department Announces $7 Million to Reduce Non-Hardware Costs of Solar Energy Systems
November 15, 2011 - Santa Barbara County Launches New Home Energy Upgrade Financing Program with Energy Department Support
November 14, 2011 - Department of Energy Recognizes Winners of 2011 DOE Sustainability Awards
November 03, 2011 - Secretary Chu Congratulates the National Renewable Energy Laboratory on 2011 GreenGov Presidential Award
November 01, 2011
October
- Department of Energy to Invest $60 Million to Develop Innovative Concentrating Solar Power Technologies
October 25, 2011 - University of Minnesota Commissions New Wind Energy Research Station Supported by the U.S. Department of Energy
October 25, 2011 - Department of Energy Recognizes Winners of 2011 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards
October 13, 2011 - Department of Energy Announces First Entry for Market- Driven High-Efficiency Commercial Air Conditioners Challenge
October 04, 2011 - City of New Orleans Launches Home Energy Efficiency Program
October 03, 2011 - Portland Community College Celebrates Commissioning of Combined Heat and Power Fuel Cell System
October 03, 2011
September
- Energy Department Awards $8.4 Million for Projects to Improve Engine and Powertrain Efficiency
September 27, 2011 - Department of Energy Awards $2 Million for National University Clean Energy Business Challenge to Jump Start Young Entrepreneurship
September 27, 2011 - University Teams to Showcase Affordable, Energy Efficient Living in U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011
September 22, 2011 - DOE Highlights Clean Energy Jobs, Announces Major New Energy Efficiency Milestone
September 21, 2011 - Saft America Advanced Batteries Plant Celebrates Grand Opening in Jacksonville
September 16, 2011 - DOE Awards More Than $30 Million to Help Universities Train the Next Generation of Industrial Energy Efficiency Experts
September 13, 2011 - Energy Department Awards Will Promote Electric Vehicles in 24 States and Train a Workforce for Advanced Vehicle Development
September 08, 2011 - Department of Energy Awards up to $38 Million to Advance Technology and Reduce Cost of Geothermal Energy
September 08, 2011 - Department of Energy Awards $43 Million to Spur Offshore Wind Energy
September 08, 2011 - Departments of Energy and Interior Award Nearly $17 Million for Advanced Hydropower Technologies
September 06, 2011 - Department of Energy Awards More Than $145 Million for Advanced Solar Technologies
September 01, 2011
August
- Department of Energy Announces up to $12 Million in Investments to Support Development and Production of Drop-In Biofuels
August 31, 2011 - USDA, Departments of Energy and Navy Seek Input from Industry to Advance Biofuels for Military and Commercial Transportation
August 31, 2011 - Department of Energy Joins with Manufacturers, Environmentalists to Announce New Efficiency Standards for Home Refrigerators
August 26, 2011 - Department of Energy Highlights New Advanced Biofuels Research and Development Facility at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
August 18, 2011 - President Obama Announces Major Initiative to Spur Biofuels Industry and Enhance America's Energy Security
August 16, 2011 - Energy Department Applauds World's First Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Station in Orange County
August 16, 2011 - USDA and DOE Fund 10 Research Projects to Accelerate Bioenergy Crop Production and Spur Economic Impact
August 11, 2011 - Single, Key Gene Discovery Could Streamline Production of Biofuels
August 11, 2011 - Department of Energy Awards More Than $175 Million for Advanced Vehicle Research and Development
August 10, 2011 - Department of Energy Releases New 'Billion-Ton' Study Highlighting Opportunities for Growth in Bioenergy Resources
August 10, 2011 - Department of Energy Awards Nearly $7 Million to Advance Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Storage Systems Research
August 09, 2011 - Department of Energy Finalizes a $967 Million Loan Guarantee to Support the Agua Caliente Solar Project
August 05, 2011 - Department of Energy Relaunches Energy.Gov
August 04, 2011 - Department of Energy Announces Philips Lighting North America as Winner of L Prize Competition
August 03, 2011 - Department of Energy to Invest $50 Million to Advance Domestic Solar Manufacturing Market, Achieve SunShot Goal
August 02, 2011 - Department of Energy Considers New Venue for Solar Decathlon 2013
August 01, 2011
July
- Centerpoint Energy and U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman Announce Results of Pilot Project on Home Energy Use
July 26, 2011 - Department of Energy to Award Over $6 Million for Clean Energy Projects on Tribal Lands
July 21, 2011 - Department of Energy Announces Funding for Nationwide Student-Focused Clean Energy Business Competitions
July 21, 2011 - Secretary Chu Applauds New Wind Turbines in Illinois Dedicated to Research, Education, and Workforce Development in Wind Energy
July 20, 2011 - Departments of Energy, Defense Partner to Install Fuel Cell Backup Power Units at Eight Military Installations
July 19, 2011 - U.S. Department of Energy and Ad Council Launch Consumer Education Campaign: Save Money by Saving Energy
July 19, 2011 - New Energy Star Initiative Recognizes Cutting-Edge Products with Highest Energy Efficiency
July 14, 2011 - Department of Energy Offers Severstal Dearborn, LLC a $730 Million Conditional Loan Commitment for Michigan Project
July 13, 2011 - DOE Announces 6 New Corporate Partners Join the National Clean Fleets Partnership
July 05, 2011
June
- Obama Administration Announces 14 Initial Partners in the Better Buildings Challenge
June 30, 2011 - Department of Energy Announces New Partnerships to Support Manufacturing Job Training
June 29, 2011 - Department of Energy Awards Nearly $7.5 Million to Help Develop Next Generation Wind Turbines
June 28, 2011 - Department of Energy Announces $120 Million to Support Development of Innovative Manufacturing Processes
June 24, 2011 - Department of Energy Awards More Than $11 Million to Advance Innovative Geothermal Energy Technologies
June 23, 2011 - Department of Energy Commits Support for Landmark Rooftop Solar Project
June 22, 2011 - Department of Energy Conditional Loan Guarantee Commitment to Support the Development of New Hampshire's Largest Wind Farm
June 21, 2011 - Virginia Tech Wins EcoCAR Competition
June 17, 2011 - DOE Offers $150 Million Conditional Commitment for a Loan Guarantee to Support Breakthrough Solar Manufacturing Process
June 17, 2011 - DOE Announces Over $30 Million to Help Universities Train the Next Generation of Industrial Energy Efficiency Experts
June 16, 2011 - DOE Offers Support for Innovative Manufacturing Plant That Will Produce High Quality Solar Silicon at Low Cost
June 16, 2011 - Department of Energy Offers $2 Billion in Conditional Loan Guarantee Commitments for Two California Concentrating Solar Power Plants
June 14, 2011 - DOE and The Appraisal Foundation Announce New Partnership to Focus on Energy Performance and Building Appraisals
June 13, 2011 - Department of Energy Announces up to $36 Million to Support the Development of Drop-In Biofuels and Bioproducts
June 10, 2011 - Energy Secretary Steven Chu Highlights Grand Opening of Natural Gas Fueling Station in Omaha
June 10, 2011 - Secretary Chu, Senator Reid Announce Department of Energy Conditional Commitment for a Loan Guarantee for Nevada Geothermal Project
June 09, 2011 - Secretary Steven Chu Highlights Grand Opening of Natural Gas Fueling Station in Camden
June 08, 2011 - Department of Energy Announces up to $70 Million to Advance Technology and Reduce Cost of Geothermal Energy
June 08, 2011 - Secretary Chu Announces Nearly $15 Million for Next Generation Energy-Efficient Lighting
June 07, 2011 - DOE Announces $27 Million to Reduce Costs of Solar Energy Projects, Streamline Permitting and Installations
June 01, 2011
May
- Secretaries Chu and Duncan, NSTA Announce New Energy Education Initiative to Promote Energy Awareness and Efficiency
May 24, 2011 - U.S. Department of Energy Announces Expanded Partnership with Industry to Advance Next-Generation Automotive Technologies
May 19, 2011 - Massachusetts Completes the Nation's First Large Wind Turbine Blade Test Facility
May 18, 2011 - Texas Medical Center Completes New Energy Efficiency Project
May 17, 2011 - DOE Announces Funding for U.S.-India Joint Clean Energy Research and Development Center
May 16, 2011 - Secretary Chu Highlights More Than 1,800 Electric Vehicle Chargers Installed Under the Recovery Act
May 13, 2011 - Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development Launches New Energy Efficiency Program
May 13, 2011 - Los Angeles County and Energy Upgrade California Announce Winners of Home Energy Makeover Contest
May 12, 2011 - Department of Energy Offers $90.6 Million Conditional Commitment Loan Guarantee to Support Colorado Solar Generating Facility
May 10, 2011 - USDA and DOE Award Biomass Research and Development Grants to Reduce America's Reliance on Imported Oil
May 05, 2011
April
- DOE and HUD Announce Lenders to Participate in New Pilot Program to Help Homeowners Pay for Energy Improvements to their Homes
April 21, 2011 - Los Alamos County Completes Abiquiu Hydropower Project, Bringing New Clean Energy Resources to New Mexico
April 21, 2011 - Secretary Chu Announces $130 Million for Advanced Research Projects
April 20, 2011 - Secretary Chu Announces New Funding and Partnership with Google to Promote Electric Vehicles
April 19, 2011 - Department of Energy Offers $2.1 Billion Conditional Commitment Loan Guarantee to Support California Solar Thermal Power Plant
April 18, 2011 - U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Energy Announce Funding for Biomass Research and Development Initiative
April 15, 2011 - DOE's Oak Ridge and Lawrence Berkeley National Labs Join with Dow Chemical to Develop Next-Generation Cool Roofs
April 14, 2011 - Department of Energy Announces Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition, EcoCar2: Plugging into the Future
April 13, 2011 - Department of Energy Offers Conditional Commitment for $1.187 Billion Loan Guarantee to Support California Solar Generation Project
April 12, 2011 - DOE Finalizes $1.6 Billion Loan Guarantee for BrightSource Energy Inc.
April 11, 2011 - DOE Announces Nearly $170 Million in Available Funding to Advance Solar Energy Technologies
April 08, 2011 - Secretary Chu Announces Progress on International Initiatives to Promote Clean Energy
April 08, 2011 - U.S. Department of Energy and Qatar Sign Agreement to Strengthen Cooperation on Clean Energy
April 06, 2011 - Secretary Chu Announces Over $110 Million in SunShot Projects to Advance Solar Photovoltaic Manufacturing in the U.S.
April 05, 2011 - Departments of Energy and Interior Announce $26.6 Million in Funding to Develop Advanced Hydropower Technologies
April 05, 2011
March
- Department of Energy Launches "America's Next Top Energy Innovator"
March 29, 2011 - Department of Energy Announces New Funding to Support the Next Generation of American Scientists and Engineers
March 10, 2011 - Obama Adminstration Announces Launch of i6 Green Challenge to Promote Clean Energy Innovation and Economic Growth
March 10, 2011 - Energy Department Announces New Advance in Biofuel Technology
March 07, 2011 - Department of Energy Offers Conditional Commitment for a Loan Guarantee to Support Maine Wind Project
March 03, 2011
February
- Energy, Interior Departments Announce New Location for Solar Decathlon 2011
February 23, 2011 - Department of Energy Offers Support for an Oregon Solar Manufacturing Project
February 17, 2011 - President's Energy Budget Invests in Innovation, Clean Energy, and National Security Priorities
February 14, 2011 - DOE Releases New Analysis Showing Significant Advances in Electric Vehicle Deployment
February 08, 2011 - Salazar, Chu Announce Major Offshore Wind Initiatives
February 07, 2011 - DOE Invests $7 Million in the PV Solar Incubator Program to Support Emerging Solar Technologies
February 04, 2011 - DOE Pursues SunShot Initiative to Achieve Cost Competitive Solar Energy by 2020
February 04, 2011 - DOE Invests $20 Million in U.S. Solar Manufacturing and Advanced Photovoltaic Technologies
February 04, 2011 - DOE Facilitates Market-Driven Solutions to Develop and Deploy New High-Efficiency Commercial Air Conditioners
February 03, 2011
January
- Vice President Biden Announces Plan to Put One Million Advanced Technology Vehicles on the Road by 2015
January 26, 2011 - Departments of Energy and Commerce Announce New Partnership to Further Cooperation on Renewable Energy Modeling and Forecasting
January 24, 2011 - Department of Energy Offers First Conditional Commitment for a Loan Guarantee for Advanced Biofuels Plant
January 20, 2011 - Department of Energy Offers Support for Arizona Solar Project
January 20, 2011 - Secretary Chu Announces New Efforts to Promote Clean Energy in Tribal Communities
January 19, 2011 - Secretary Chu Announces Major New Recovery Act Milestone: 300,000 Homes Weatherized
January 19, 2011
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