EERE Press Releases About WIP
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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 in WIP.
2012
- Tribal Clean Energy Projects Awarded $6.5 Million from U.S. Energy Department
February 16, 2012 - Wisconsin Surpasses Home Energy Efficiency Goal and Helps More than 30,500 Homeowners Save on Utility Bills
January 06, 2012 - Washington Surpasses Home Energy Efficiency Goal and Helps More than 16,000 Homeowners Save on Utility Bills
January 05, 2012 - Montana Surpasses Home Energy Efficiency Goal and Helps More than 6,800 Homeowners Save on Utility Bills
January 05, 2012
2011
- Energy Department Announces Major Recovery Act Milestone: 600,000 Homes Weatherized Three Months Ahead of Schedule
December 15, 2011 - DOE Highlights Clean Energy Jobs, Announces Major New Energy Efficiency Milestone
September 21, 2011 - Department of Energy to Award Over $6 Million for Clean Energy Projects on Tribal Lands
July 21, 2011 - Department of Energy Announces New Partnerships to Support Manufacturing Job Training
June 29, 2011 - DOE and HUD Announce Lenders to Participate in New Pilot Program to Help Homeowners Pay for Energy Improvements to their Homes
April 21, 2011 - Secretary Chu Announces Major New Recovery Act Milestone: 300,000 Homes Weatherized
January 19, 2011 - Secretary Chu Announces New Efforts to Promote Clean Energy in Tribal Communities
January 19, 2011
2010
- Vice President Biden Launches Home Energy Scoring Program
November 09, 2010 - Secretary Chu Post: Celebrating National Weatherization Day
November 01, 2010 - DOE Announces Nearly $30 Million in Competitive Awards for State Energy Efficiency Projects
September 09, 2010 - Vice President Biden Announces 200,000 Homes Weatherized Under the Recovery Act
August 26, 2010 - DOE Announces Nearly $120 Million to Advance Innovative Weatherization Projects, Highlights Progress in the Program Nationally
August 19, 2010 - Five More States Reach Major Recovery Act Weatherization Milestone
June 18, 2010 - More than $60 Million in Recovery Act Funding to Expand Local Energy Efficiency Efforts in 20 Communities
June 11, 2010 - DOE Announces $29 Million in Recovery Act Awards for Weatherization Training Centers
June 04, 2010 - DOE Congratulates Mississippi on Weatherizing More than 2,580 Homes under the Recovery Act
May 28, 2010 - DOE Congratulates Nevada on Weatherizing More than 2,300 Homes under the Recovery Act
May 28, 2010 - DOE Congratulates Vermont on Weatherizing More than 840 Homes under the Recovery Act
May 28, 2010 - DOE Congratulates Maine on Weatherizing More than 1,580 Homes under the Recovery Act
May 28, 2010
2009
- DOE and USDA Select Projects for more than $24 Million in Biomass Research and Development Grants
November 18, 2009 - Obama Administration Announces Nearly $40 Million for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects in Florida and Maine
November 17, 2009 - Secretary Chu Highlights Support for Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects in Indian Country
November 05, 2009 - Obama Administration Announces More than $38 Million for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects in Alaska, Kansas, Utah and West Virginia
November 03, 2009 - Vice President Biden Unveils Report Focused on Expanding Green Jobs And Energy Savings For Middle Class Families
October 19, 2009 - Obama Administration Delivers Nearly $72 Million for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects in 7 States and Territories
October 01, 2009 - Obama Administration Delivers More than $106 Million for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects in 9 States
September 24, 2009 - DOE Delivers More than $354 Million for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects in 22 States
September 14, 2009 - DOE to Fund up to $454 Million for Retrofit Ramp-Ups in Energy Efficiency
September 14, 2009 - Obama Administration Awards More than $18.6 Million for Oklahoma's State Energy Program
September 14, 2009 - Obama Administration Delivers More than $60 Million for Weatherization Programs in Six States and Territories
September 14, 2009 - Obama Administration Awards More than $51 Million for State Energy Programs in Alaska, Guam and New Jersey
August 25, 2009 - Obama Administration Awards More than $119 Million for State Energy Programs in Seven States and Territories
August 14, 2009 - Secretary Chu Announces Funding for Clean Energy Projects on Tribal Lands and Alaska Villages
August 13, 2009 - Obama Administration Delivers More Than $66 Million for Weatherization Programs in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut and Hawaii
August 13, 2009 - Obama Administration Awards More than $54 Million for State Energy Programs in Four States and Territories
July 27, 2009 - Energy Secretary Chu, Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announce $6.3 million for Biofuels Research
July 22, 2009 - Obama Administration Delivers More than $63 Million for Weatherization Programs in Indiana and New Mexico
July 21, 2009 - Obama Administration Awards More than $162 Million for State Energy Programs in Seven States and Territories
July 20, 2009 - DOE Announces up to $22 Million for Community Renewable Energy Deployment
July 15, 2009 - Secretary Chu Announces Nearly $300 Million Rebate Program to Encourage Purchases of Energy Efficient Appliances
July 14, 2009 - Obama Administration Delivers More than $448 Million for Weatherization Programs in Thirteen States
July 10, 2009 - Obama Administration Awards More than $153 Million for State Energy Programs in Seven States and Territories
July 06, 2009 - Obama Administration Delivers More than $288 Million for Weatherization Programs in Seven States
July 06, 2009 - Obama Administration Awards More than $96 Million for State Energy Programs in Ohio, Oregon, Virginia and West Virginia
June 26, 2009 - Obama Administration Delivers More than $304 Million for Weatherization Programs in Georgia, Illinois and New York
June 26, 2009 - Obama Administration Awards More than $154 Million for State Energy Programs in Four States
June 25, 2009 - Obama Administration Awards More than $204 Million for State Energy Programs in 10 States
June 24, 2009 - Obama Administration Announces More Than $32 Million for Energy Projects in Michigan
June 22, 2009 - Obama Administration Announces More Than $16 Million for Energy Projects in Iowa
June 22, 2009 - Obama Administration Delivers More than $453 Million for Weatherization Programs in 15 States
June 18, 2009 - DOE’s Solar Decathlon to Highlight Innovation, Future Green Jobs
June 09, 2009 - DOE Delivers Over $80 Million in Weatherization Funding to First Four States
June 08, 2009 - Secretaries Chu and Donovan Sign Agreement to Help Working Families Weatherize Their Homes
May 06, 2009 - Secretary Chu Announces $93 Million from Recovery Act to Support Wind Energy Projects
April 29, 2009 - Secretary Chu Announces up to $10 Million to Support Plug-In Hybrid Electric School Buses
April 17, 2009 - Obama Administration Announces $3.2 Billion in Funding for Local Energy Efficiency Improvements
March 26, 2009 - Administration Announces Nearly $8 Billion in Weatherization Funding and Energy Efficiency Grants
March 12, 2009 - Secretaries Donovan and Chu Announce Partnership to Help Working Families Weatherize Their Homes
February 27, 2009
2008
- DOE Announces up to $29.3 Million in Projects for Research, Development, and Demonstration of Alternative Vehicle Technologies
December 03, 2008 - DOE Funds 21 Research, Development and Demonstration Projects for up to $78 Million to Promote Enhanced Geothermal Systems
October 06, 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 to Invest up to $4.4 Million in Six Innovative Biofuels Projects at U.S. Universities
September 10, 2008 - DOE Announces $6.6 Million in Competitive Grant Selections For Innovative State Efficiency, Renewables Initiatives
September 08, 2008 - Australia, Iceland and the U.S. Launch International Partnership to Promote Advanced Geothermal Technologies
August 28, 2008 - DOE Announces $26 Million to Develop Energy Efficient Processes for U.S. Industry
August 22, 2008 - DOE to Invest up to $24 Million for Breakthrough Solar Energy Products
August 13, 2008 - Mississippi State University Wins DOE and GM Challenge X 2008 Advanced Vehicle Competition
May 21, 2008 - DOE Seeks to Invest up to $60 Million for Advanced Concentrating Solar Power Technologies
April 30, 2008 - Department of Energy Selects Winner of Wind Cooperative of the Year Award
February 25, 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
2007
- Department of Energy Lauds Highly Efficient Industrial Technology
November 30, 2007 - DOE to Invest More than $5 Million for Concentrating Solar Power
November 29, 2007 - Department of Energy Official in Salt Lake City to Launch Change a Light, Change the World
October 03, 2007 - Department of Energy Names Director for Office of Indian Energy Policy and Makes Available $2 Million for Clean Energy Projects on Tribal Lands
September 14, 2007 - Department of Energy Provides Nearly $88 Million to Low-Income Families for Home Weatherization
June 29, 2007 - U.S. Expands Energy Cooperation with Sweden
June 28, 2007 - DOE Announces the 2007 Solar Decathlon Teams
April 30, 2007 - Department of Energy Provides Nearly $112 Million to Low-Income Families for Home Weatherization
March 29, 2007
2006
- New High-Efficiency Window Prototype Result of DOE Partnership
December 04, 2006 - White House Honors Federal Agency Teams For Saving Energy And Reducing Energy Costs
October 06, 2006 - Secretary of Energy Announces $5 Million for Solid State Lighting Research
October 05, 2006 - Secretary Bodman Announces $2 Billion Federal Loan Guarantee Program as Part of First Anniversary Celebration of Energy Policy Act
August 07, 2006 - DOE Provides $96.4 Million to Low-Income Families for Home Weatherization
July 06, 2006 - Energy Department Provides $7 Million for Solid-State Lighting Product Development
June 06, 2006 - Secretary Bodman Announces $34.6 Million to Fund State Energy Efficiency Priorities Across the Country & Touts Strong Economic Growth
June 02, 2006 - DOE Announces $52.5 Million Solicitation for Basic Hydrogen Research Supporting President Bush’s Advanced Energy Initiative
April 06, 2006 - Energy Department Provides $140.3 Million to Low-Income Families for Home Weatherization
April 03, 2006 - Alexander Karsner Sworn-In as DOE’s Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
March 23, 2006 - Department of Energy Honors ENERGY STAR® Partners
March 21, 2006 - Department of Energy Announces More Stringent Energy Efficient Criteria for ENERGY STAR® Dishwashers
March 02, 2006 - Secretary Bodman Highlights President Bush’s Solar America Initiative in Merrimack , NH
February 24, 2006 - DOE Announces $160 Million for Biorefinery Construction and Highlights New Agricultural Program to Promote Biofuels
February 22, 2006 - Department Sets Aggressive Schedule for New Appliance Standards
February 01, 2006 - Energy Secretary Bodman Announces $119 Million in Funding and Roadmap to Advance Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles
January 24, 2006 - U.S. Department of Energy Sponsors Free Rebuilding Workshops for Hurricane Victims
January 20, 2006 - Energy Department Announces 2007 Solar Decathlon Teams
January 10, 2006 - New Energy Efficiency Tax Credits Take Effect
January 03, 2006
2005
- Energy Department Sets Tougher Standards for Clothes Washers to Qualify for the ENERGY STAR® Label
December 19, 2005 - Department of Energy Launches Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Progress E-Alerts
December 02, 2005 - Department of Energy Launches Website Supporting Energy-Saving Reconstruction in the Gulf Coast
November 22, 2005 - Energy Department Announces January 2006 Deadline for Appliance Standards Rulemaking Schedules
November 15, 2005 - University of Colorado Wins 2005 Solar Decathlon
October 14, 2005 - Fuel Economy Information for 2006 Models Now Available
October 12, 2005 - Energy Department Awards $2.6 Million to Boost Combustion Efficiency in Industrial Boilers
September 26, 2005 - Energy Department Awards $16.5 Million for State Energy Savings Projects
August 30, 2005 - Energy Department Announces $4 Million Solicitation for Solid-State Lighting Research
August 29, 2005 - DOE Outlines Research Needed to Improve Solar Energy Technologies
August 12, 2005 - Statement from Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman on the National Academy of Sciences Report: Review of the Research Program of the FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership
August 03, 2005 - Energy Department Awards $92.5 Million to 19 States to Weatherize Homes of Low-Income Families
July 18, 2005 - Energy Department and USCAR Invest $195 Million To Help Develop Energy-Efficient Vehicles
July 14, 2005 - Secretary Bodman Makes "Energizing America for Energy Security" Tour Stops to Launch New Solar Facility
July 14, 2005 - Energy Department Awards 38 States $26.5 Million to Fund State Energy Efficiency Priorities
July 05, 2005 - David K. Garman Sworn in as Under Secretary of Energy
June 23, 2005 - Energy Department Makes $2.5 Million Available for Native American Tribes to Develop Renewable Energy Resources
June 14, 2005 - Energy Secretary Bodman Kicks Off "Energizing America for Energy Security" Tour with Visit to Habitat for Humanity "Net-Zero Energy Home"
June 13, 2005 - Energy Department Announces Second Solar Decathlon
June 09, 2005 - Keep Your Cool and Save Money Too: Summer Energy-Saving Tips from the Department of Energy
May 31, 2005 - DOE and USCAR Announce $70 Million Project to Accelerate Development of Lightweight, High-Strength Materials
May 26, 2005 - DOE Announces $14 Million Industry Partnership Projects to Increase Fuel Efficiency
May 26, 2005 - Department of Energy Announces $64 Million in Hydrogen Research & Development Projects
May 25, 2005 - Secretary Bodman, Johanns Announce Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Hydrogen Development from Biomass
May 25, 2005 - Energy Secretary Bodman Showcases Advanced Clean Diesel and Hybrid Trucks, Buses
May 10, 2005 - Six High Schools Win the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Model Car Challenge
April 30, 2005 - Department of Energy Announces Tougher Criteria for ENERGY STAR® Clothes Washers
March 30, 2005 - Department of Energy Honors 50 ENERGY STAR® Partners that Saved Consumers $10 Billion
March 16, 2005 - Bush Hydrogen Vision "Fueled" By California Station Opening
February 18, 2005 - DOE Announces 12 Projects To Increase Vehicle Efficiency
February 16, 2005