EERE Press Releases About Wind Program
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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 Wind Program.
2012
- Energy Department Announces New Investments in Pioneering U.S. Offshore Wind Projects
December 12, 2012 - Energy Report: U.S. Wind Energy Production and Manufacturing Surges, Supporting Jobs and Diversifying U.S. Energy Economy
August 14, 2012 - In Minnesota, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Poneman Highlights Clean Energy Industries That Are Driving American Manufacturing Growth
July 16, 2012 - U.S. Department of Energy Announces $102 Million for Small Business Research and Development
June 27, 2012 - Obama Administration and Great Lakes States Announce Agreement to Spur Development of Offshore Wind Projects
March 30, 2012 - Energy Department Announces $180 Million for Ambitious New Initiative to Deploy U.S. Offshore Wind Projects
March 01, 2012
2011
- University of Minnesota Commissions New Wind Energy Research Station Supported by the U.S. Department of Energy
October 25, 2011 - Department of Energy Awards $43 Million to Spur Offshore Wind Energy
September 08, 2011 - Secretary Chu Applauds New Wind Turbines in Illinois Dedicated to Research, Education, and Workforce Development in Wind Energy
July 20, 2011 - Department of Energy Awards Nearly $7.5 Million to Help Develop Next Generation Wind Turbines
June 28, 2011 - Department of Energy Conditional Loan Guarantee Commitment to Support the Development of New Hampshire's Largest Wind Farm
June 21, 2011 - Massachusetts Completes the Nation's First Large Wind Turbine Blade Test Facility
May 18, 2011 - Obama Adminstration Announces Launch of i6 Green Challenge to Promote Clean Energy Innovation and Economic Growth
March 10, 2011 - Department of Energy Offers Conditional Commitment for a Loan Guarantee to Support Maine Wind Project
March 03, 2011 - Salazar, Chu Announce Major Offshore Wind Initiatives
February 07, 2011 - Departments of Energy and Commerce Announce New Partnership to Further Cooperation on Renewable Energy Modeling and Forecasting
January 24, 2011
2010
- Department of Energy Finalizes Loan Guarantee to Support World's Largest Wind Project
December 16, 2010 - The Department of Energy Releases Strategy on Critical Materials
December 15, 2010 - Obama Administration Hosts Great Lakes Offshore Wind Workshop in Chicago with Great Lakes Wind Collaborative
October 28, 2010 - Department of Energy Offers Conditional Commitment for a Loan Guarantee to Support World's Largest Wind Project
October 08, 2010 - DOE Releases Comprehensive Report on Offshore Wind Power in the United States
October 07, 2010 - Department of Energy Announces $57 Million for Small Businesses to Support Technology Commercialization
September 15, 2010 - DOE Announces More than $5 Million to Support Wind Energy Development
September 13, 2010 - Secretary Chu Awards $9.6 Million for Transformational Energy Research Projects
September 10, 2010 - Department of Energy Awards $37 Million for Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technology Development
September 09, 2010 - Secretary Chu Announces Closing of $117 Million Loan Guarantee for Kahuku Wind Power Project
July 27, 2010 - Secretary Chu Offers $117 Million Conditional Commitment for Hawaii Wind Power Project
March 05, 2010 - Secretary Chu Announces More Than $20.5 million for Community Renewable Energy Deployment Projects
January 21, 2010 - DOE Announces Clean Energy Projects for Low-Carbon Communities of the Americas Initiative
January 08, 2010
2009
- Fact Sheet: Clean Energy Technology Announcements
December 14, 2009 - Secretary Chu Announces $45 Million to Support Next Generation of Wind Turbine Designs
November 23, 2009 - Secretary Chu Announces New Investments in Cutting-Edge Wind Energy Research Facilities
October 15, 2009 - Secretary Chu Announces Funding for Clean Energy Projects on Tribal Lands and Alaska Villages
August 13, 2009 - DOE Announces Nearly $14 Million to go to 28 New Wind Energy Projects
July 16, 2009 - Treasury, Energy Announce More Than $3 Billion in Recovery Act Funds for Renewable Energy Projects
July 09, 2009 - Obama Administration Offers $59 Million in Conditional Loan Guarantees to Beacon Power and Nordic Windpower Inc.
July 02, 2009 - Secretary Chu, Governor Patrick Announce $25 Million for Massachusetts Wind Technology Testing Center
May 12, 2009 - DOE Selects 53 New Projects Focused on Wind Energy for up to $8.5 Million
May 06, 2009 - Secretary Chu Announces $93 Million from Recovery Act to Support Wind Energy Projects
April 29, 2009
2008
- DOE Announces $6.6 Million in Competitive Grant Selections For Innovative State Efficiency, Renewables Initiatives
September 08, 2008 - DOE Announces Effort to Advance U.S. Wind Power Manufacturing Capacity
June 02, 2008 - 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 - Wind Energy Could Produce 20 Percent of U.S. Electricity By 2030
May 12, 2008 - U.S. Department of Energy Partners with City of Greensburg, Kansas to Help Rebuild With 100 Percent Renewable Energy
May 02, 2008 - Department of Energy Selects Winner of Wind Cooperative of the Year Award
February 25, 2008
2007
- Department of Energy to Invest up to $4 Million for Wind Turbine Blade Testing Facilities
June 25, 2007 - U.S. Continues to Lead the World in Wind Power Growth
May 31, 2007 - Department of Energy Selects Recipient for Wind Cooperative of the Year Award
March 16, 2007
2006
- White House Honors Federal Agency Teams For Saving Energy And Reducing Energy Costs
October 06, 2006 - USDA-DOE Announce More Speakers for National Renewable Energy Conference
September 25, 2006 - USDA-DOE Announce Additional Keynote Speakers for National Renewable Energy Conference
August 24, 2006 - USDA-DOE Announce Keynote Speakers for National Renewable Energy Conference
August 10, 2006 - Secretary Bodman Announces $2 Billion Federal Loan Guarantee Program as Part of First Anniversary Celebration of Energy Policy Act
August 07, 2006 - Energy Department Awards $116 Million to Small Businesses for Innovative Research
July 31, 2006 - Joint USDA-DOE National Renewable Energy Conference Opens Registration
July 25, 2006 - USDA and DOE Announce National Renewable Energy Conference for October
June 23, 2006 - Alexander Karsner Sworn-In as DOE’s Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
March 23, 2006 - DOE to Develop Multi-Megawatt Offshore Wind Turbine with General Electric
March 09, 2006 - Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative Wins DOE Wind Cooperative of the Year Award
February 17, 2006
2005
- Department of Energy Launches Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Progress E-Alerts
December 02, 2005 - Federal Government Increases Renewable Energy Use Over 1000 Percent since 1999; Exceeds Goal
November 03, 2005 - Austin Energy Wins DOE Wind Power Award
October 25, 2005 - Energy Department Awards $16.5 Million for State Energy Savings Projects
August 30, 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