Progress Alerts - 2010
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December
- Department of Energy Announces up to $74 Million for Fuel Cell Research and Development
December 22, 2010 - DOE to Provide $7 Million to Support Updated Building Codes in 24 States
December 17, 2010 - Department of Energy Finalizes Loan Guarantee to Support World's Largest Wind Project
December 16, 2010 - DOE to Fund up to $50 Million to Demonstrate Innovative, Cost-Competitive Solar Energy Technologies
December 16, 2010 - Secretary Chu Announces up to $184 Million Available for Advanced Vehicle Research and Development
December 16, 2010 - Energy Department Completes Cool Roof Installation on D.C. Headquarters Building to Save Money by Saving Energy
December 14, 2010 - DOE Announces First Companies to Receive Industrial Energy Efficiency Certification
December 09, 2010 - DOE Webinar December 14, 2010 - Commercial Lighting Solutions Web Tool: Improve Your Building Efficiency
December 08, 2010 - Secretary Chu Joins Seven Other Agencies in Launching Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Export Initiative
December 07, 2010 - Vehicle Technologies Program Presents an Electric Vehicle Quarterly Discussion Webinar
December 02, 2010 - DOE Webinars: Workforce Guidelines for Home Energy Upgrades
December 01, 2010 - DOE Hosts First Energy Efficiency and Renewables Advisory Committee Meeting
December 01, 2010
November
- Secretary Chu Announces Nearly $21 Million in Technical Assistance Projects to Improve Energy Use in Commercial Buildings
November 30, 2010 - Five More Technical Assistance Webinars in 2010
November 30, 2010 - Seventy Mercedes-Benz Advanced Technology Vehicles will be Deployed on California Roadways – Twenty to Participate in DOE Technology Validation Project
November 29, 2010 - DOE Releases New Versions of Successful Energy Efficiency Modeling Software Programs
November 23, 2010 - DOE Webinar December 1: Procuring Solar Energy for Federal Facilities
November 23, 2010 - DOE Webinar November 17: Quantifying the Impact of State Policies on Clean Energy Development
November 16, 2010 - DOE Announces Historic Strides in Energy Efficiency for Residential and Commercial Building Codes
November 15, 2010 - DOE Launches New Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Advisory Committee
November 12, 2010 - Webinar: Introducing the New PowerSaver Loan Program from HUD
November 10, 2010 - DOE Announces Report on Encouraging Homeowners to Invest in Energy Efficiency Improvements
November 10, 2010 - Vice President Biden Launches Home Energy Scoring Program
November 09, 2010 - Advanced Biofuels Research Pathways Webinar, November 18, 2010
November 08, 2010 - DOE and EPA Release 2011 Annual Fuel Economy Guide
November 03, 2010 - Secretary Chu Post: Celebrating National Weatherization Day
November 01, 2010
October
- Energy and Climate Literacy: An Information Sharing Session
October 29, 2010 - Obama Administration Hosts Great Lakes Offshore Wind Workshop in Chicago with Great Lakes Wind Collaborative
October 28, 2010 - DOE, BOEMRE and NOAA Announce Nearly $5 Million for Joint Environmental Research Projects to Advance Ocean Renewable Energy
October 26, 2010 - DOE Completes Nearly 120 Technical Assistance Projects to Support Federal Agencies' Clean Energy Goals
October 26, 2010 - Statement by Energy Secretary Steven Chu on Today's Official Launch of FedEx Freight's Fuel Cell Lift Truck Fleet in Springfield, Missouri
October 26, 2010 - DOE Technical Assistance Program November Webinar Schedule
October 26, 2010 - DOE Webinar October 27: Using RETScreen to Identify Promising Energy Projects
October 25, 2010 - New Interagency Agreement Establishes Framework for Collaboration on the Economy, Energy and Environment Initiative
October 20, 2010 - DOE Webinar October 28, 2010: Strategies to Cut Energy Use by 50 Percent in Commercial Buildings
October 18, 2010 - DOE Announces First National Geothermal Student Competition
October 18, 2010 - DOE, PNNL Release Report on Cutting Energy Use in Half in Commercial Buildings
October 08, 2010 - DOE Announces Winners of 2010 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards
October 07, 2010 - DOE Releases Comprehensive Report on Offshore Wind Power in the United States
October 07, 2010 - United States and Iceland Sign Bilateral Agreement to Develop and Deploy Clean Geothermal Energy
October 06, 2010 - DOE Announces Additional Technical Assistance Program Webinars for Fall 2010
October 05, 2010 - Obama Administration Announces Plans to Install New Solar Panels on the White House Residence
October 05, 2010
September
- DOE Makes Over 200 Technology Marketing Summaries Available on Technology Commercialization Portal
September 28, 2010 - DOE Proposes Higher Efficiency Standards for Refrigerators
September 28, 2010 - DOE Webinar September 29: Driving Demand for Home Energy Improvements
September 27, 2010 - DOE Announces Winners of Lighting for Tomorrow 2010 Competition
September 24, 2010 - DOE, NREL Release Reports on Cutting Energy Use in Half in Commercial Buildings
September 24, 2010 - DOE Announces Dates for the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011
September 23, 2010 - DOE Takes Action to Stop the Sales of Air-Con Air Conditioner Models Shown to Violate Federal Energy Efficiency Appliance Standards
September 23, 2010 - Texas Medical Center Brings Major Recovery Act Project Online
September 20, 2010 - IEA Wind Energy 2009 Annual Report Now Available for Download
September 20, 2010 - DOE Holds Webinar and Announces Upcoming Seminars about Creating an Offshore Wind Industry in the United States
September 16, 2010 - United States and Kazakhstan Co-Host Seminar on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
September 16, 2010 - Department of Energy Announces $20 Million to Boost Development of Innovative Geothermal Technologies
September 15, 2010 - Department of Energy Announces $57 Million for Small Businesses to Support Technology Commercialization
September 15, 2010 - DOE Awards $5.3 Million to Support the Development of University-Based Technology Commercialization
September 15, 2010 - DOE Announces More than $5 Million to Support Wind Energy Development
September 13, 2010 - Department of Energy Awards $37 Million for Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technology Development
September 09, 2010 - DOE Announces Nearly $30 Million in Competitive Awards for State Energy Efficiency Projects
September 09, 2010 - Department of Energy Announces $8.5 Million to Advance Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems
September 07, 2010 - DOE Announces Fall 2010 Technical Assistance Program Webinars
September 02, 2010
August
- DOE to Host Series of Biomass Program Webinars: Algae Webinar Sept. 8
August 30, 2010 - DOE Launches Redesigned Energy Empowers Web Site
August 30, 2010 - Recovery Act Project Boosts Hydropower Plant Output
August 27, 2010 - Vice President Biden Announces 200,000 Homes Weatherized Under the Recovery Act
August 26, 2010 - DOE Announces the Selection of the National Administrator for the Solar Instructor Training Network
August 25, 2010 - Vice President Biden Releases Report on Recovery Act Impact on Innovation
August 24, 2010 - DOE Webinar August 25: Lessons Learned from Energy Efficiency Lighting Programs
August 23, 2010 - DOE's Building E2 News: 2010 Summer Issue Available Now
August 23, 2010 - Department of Energy Announces $15 Million to Promote Innovative Geothermal Heat Recovery Methods and Technologies
August 20, 2010 - DOE Municipal LED Street Light Consortium to Host First Annual Meeting and Regional Workshop
August 20, 2010 - DOE Announces Nearly $120 Million to Advance Innovative Weatherization Projects, Highlights Progress in the Program Nationally
August 19, 2010 - DOE Webinar August 24, 2010: ENERGY STAR Pilot Verification Testing Program
August 16, 2010 - DOE Honors U.S. Cities for International Clean Energy Partnerships
August 11, 2010 - DOE to Offer LED Lighting Workshop in Dallas
August 09, 2010 - EERE Webinar August 11: National Residential Retrofit Guidelines
August 09, 2010 - DOE Kicks Off Training for Manufacturers in the Southeast Region to Demonstrate Energy Standards
August 06, 2010 - DOE Releases Annual Wind Market Report, Finds U.S. Wind Projects using a Growing Percentage of Domestically Manufactured Equipment
August 04, 2010 - DOE Employee Monterey Rio Gardiner Selected as Prestigious Mansfield Fellow
August 04, 2010 - DOE Designates New National Marine Renewable Energy Center for Ocean Energy Research
August 03, 2010 - DOE Announces First Graduates of Data Center Energy Practitioners Program
August 03, 2010 - DOE Seeks Proposals for Fourth Round of Successful Solar Incubator Program
August 02, 2010
July
- DOE Webinar July 28: Petroleum Reduction in the Transportation Sector
July 27, 2010 - Secretary Chu Announces Initiatives to Promote Clean Energy at First Clean Energy Ministerial
July 20, 2010 - DOE Announces $30 Million for Energy-Efficient Housing Partnerships
July 20, 2010 - DOE Announces Technical Assistance Program to Support Recovery Act Projects
July 15, 2010 - Department of Energy Releases New Report on Economic Impact of Recovery Act Advanced Vehicle Investments
July 15, 2010 - U.S. Departments of Energy and Interior Announce Site for Solar Energy Demonstration Projects in the Nevada Desert
July 08, 2010 - Weatherizing 82,000 Homes This Summer
July 07, 2010 - Stakeholder Input Needed for National Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Export Strategy
July 02, 2010
June
- DOE Breaks Down Market Barriers with Online Technology Commercialization Portal
June 30, 2010 - Department of Energy Seeks Input on Wind Energy Workforce Development Roadmap
June 30, 2010 - DOI and DOE Sign MOU to Spur Offshore Renewable Energy Projects
June 29, 2010 - DOE Announces Funding for Research and Development to Support U.S. Manufacturing of High-Efficiency Solid-State Lighting
June 28, 2010 - Department of Energy Announces $24 Million for Algal Biofuels Research
June 28, 2010 - Nebraska Public Power District and Princeton Municipal Light Department Receive 2010 Public Power Wind Award
June 22, 2010 - Five More States Reach Major Recovery Act Weatherization Milestone
June 18, 2010 - DOE Announces More Than $76 Million for Advanced Energy-Efficient Building Technologies and Commercial Building Training Programs
June 17, 2010 - Energy Department Offers Conditional Commitment to Support Nevada Geothermal Development with Recovery Act Funds
June 15, 2010 - DOE Announces Request for Information for Offshore Wind Demonstration Projects
June 15, 2010 - DOE Seeks Input on National Energy Rating Program for Homes
June 15, 2010 - More than $60 Million in Recovery Act Funding to Expand Local Energy Efficiency Efforts in 20 Communities
June 11, 2010 - DOE Seeks Input on Technical and Cost Targets for Portable Power from Fuel Cells
June 07, 2010 - DOE Announces $29 Million in Recovery Act Awards for Weatherization Training Centers
June 04, 2010 - DOE Announces Funding Opportunity for Sustainable Bioenergy Feedstock Production
June 02, 2010 - DOE and Partners Review Studies on Bird and Bat Interactions with Wind Turbines
June 02, 2010 - DOE Announces Funding Opportunity for Enhancing Short-Term Wind Forecasting
June 01, 2010
May
- DOE Brings Together State Leaders for Wind Powering America 9th Annual Summit
May 28, 2010 - DOE Announces up to $11 Million for Biofuels Technology Development
May 28, 2010 - DOE Launches the High Efficiency Windows Volume Purchase Program
May 27, 2010 - DOE Initiative to Speed Innovative Ideas into the Market
May 27, 2010 - DOE to Invest $6 Million in Midsize Wind Turbine Technology Development
May 25, 2010 - DOE Webinar June 22, 2010: Cost-Effective Triple Pane (R-5) and Low-e Storm Windows — Available Now
May 25, 2010 - DOE Helps Accelerate Energy Efficiency in Industries on Gulf Coast
May 25, 2010 - DOE Announces Funding for Core Technology Research and Product Development in Solid-State Lighting
May 24, 2010 - DOE EnergySmart Schools Webcast May 25: Online Training Tool for EnergySmart Schools Operations and Maintenance
May 24, 2010 - Energy-Efficient Housing Research Partnerships Request for Proposals Available Now
May 21, 2010 - DOE Webinar May 26: Online Maps and Geographic Information Systems Applications for Renewable Energy
May 20, 2010 - DOE Launches New Version of Commercial Lighting Solutions Web Tool
May 13, 2010 - Clean Cities Initiative Wins Golden Bullet Award from the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute
May 13, 2010 - Department of Energy Announces $20 Million to Boost Development of Innovative Geothermal Technologies
May 13, 2010 - DOE's Building Technologies Program Launches Quarterly Newsletter: Building E2 News
May 12, 2010 - DOE Recognizes Top-Performing Manufacturers with 2010 Save Energy Now Awards
May 12, 2010 - Global Leaders Meet to Collaborate on Energy Efficiency Goals
May 11, 2010 - DOE Webinar May 18, 2010: U.S. Department of Energy Commercial Reference Buildings: Benefits and Applications
May 06, 2010 - DOE Announces Award of Four New Projects for Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, and Water Conservation Upgrades at Federal Facilities
May 04, 2010
April
- DOE Webinar May 17: Marine and Hydrokinetic Technology Funding Opportunity
April 29, 2010 - EERE Announces $3 Million for University-led Wind Power Education and Research
April 27, 2010 - DOE and Nissan Highlight Industrial Energy Efficiency in Action
April 23, 2010 - Earth Day's 40th Anniversary
April 22, 2010 - DOE Webinar April 28: Midsize Turbines for the U.S. Community Wind Market
April 22, 2010 - Secretary Chu Announces more than $200 Million for Solar and Water Power Technologies
April 22, 2010 - Department of Energy Announces $28 Million to Support State Efforts to Increase Building Energy Retrofits and Develop State Energy Savings Goals
April 21, 2010 - Vice President Biden Kicks Off Five Days of Earth Day Activities with Announcement of Major New Energy Efficiency Effort
April 21, 2010 - Department of Energy Announces $30 Million to Accelerate Weatherization Innovation
April 21, 2010 - DOE Announces New Opportunities to Improve Commercial Building Energy Efficiency
April 21, 2010 - DOE Launches National Collaboration on LED Street Lights
April 20, 2010 - Department of Energy Announces up to $10 Million for Solar Energy Education for Local Governments
April 16, 2010 - U.S. Department of Energy Convenes City Leaders from 25 Markets for Solar America Cities 3rd Annual Meeting
April 13, 2010 - Energy Efficient Building Systems Regional Innovation Cluster Initiative: Joint Federal Funding Opportunity Announcement Information Session II
April 06, 2010 - DOE Webinar April 22, 2010: Calculating Energy Savings of Cool Roofs
April 05, 2010 - DOE and Hydro Research Foundation Announce Fellowship Opportunity for Hydropower Researchers
April 02, 2010
March
- Recovery Act Announcement: Secretary Chu Highlights Recovery Act Tax Credits for Home Energy Efficiency Improvements
March 26, 2010 - EPA, DOE Announce New Steps to Strengthen ENERGY STAR
March 19, 2010 - DOE Webinar March 24: PV Tools on the Web
March 18, 2010 - DOE Announces Future Funding Opportunity for Marine and Hydrokinetic Technology Development
March 10, 2010 - Weatherization Assistance Program Announces Request for Information on Proposed Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers Grants
March 09, 2010 - Winners Announced in Next Generation Luminaires Design Competition
March 01, 2010
February
- Department of Energy Releases New Estimates of Nation's Wind Energy Potential
February 24, 2010 - DOE Webinar March 18, 2010: Getting to Net Zero Today Through a Performance-Based Design/Build Process
February 23, 2010 - Department of Energy Releases Report on Potential Environmental Effects of Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technologies
February 23, 2010 - DOE Guides Data Centers in Standardizing Their Energy Efficiency Metrics
February 19, 2010 - Geothermal Technologies Program Database Details More Than 170 Projects
February 18, 2010 - Information Session for the Energy Regional Innovation Cluster (E-RIC)
February 16, 2010 - Kodiak Electric Association named DOE Wind Cooperative of the Year
February 12, 2010 - Top R&D Achievements Honored at DOE Solid-State Lighting Workshop
February 05, 2010 - FEMP First Thursday Seminar Series begins on Thursday, February 4
February 02, 2010
January
- DOE Invites Public Comment on Recovery Act Weatherization and Retrofit Reporting
January 27, 2010 - ARPA-E Summit, March 1-3, 2010
January 27, 2010 - DOE Webinar February 16, 2010: Going With the Flow: Designing High-Performance Buildings with EnergyPlus
January 26, 2010 - DOE Webinar January 27: Sustainability Planning in El Paso
January 22, 2010 - Peer Review Best Practices Workshop: January 26
January 21, 2010 - Recovery Act Announcement: Secretary Chu Announces More Than $20.5 million for Community Renewable Energy Deployment Projects
January 21, 2010 - Recovery Act Announcement: Department of Energy to Invest up to $12 Million to Support Early Stage Solar Technologies
January 20, 2010 - DOE Releases Eastern Wind Integration and Transmission Study
January 20, 2010 - Recovery Act Announcement: Secretary Chu Announces More than $37 Million for Next Generation Lighting
January 15, 2010 - Recovery Act Announcement: Secretary Chu Announces Nearly $80 Million Investment for Advanced Biofuels Research and Fueling Infrastructure
January 13, 2010 - DOE Steps Lead to Significant Increase in Compliance with Energy Efficiency Reporting Requirements
January 12, 2010 - Recovery Act Announcement: Secretary Chu Announces $187 Million to Improve Vehicle Efficiency for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Passenger Vehicles
January 11, 2010 - Recovery Act Announcement: President Obama Awards $2.3 Billion for New Clean-Tech Manufacturing Jobs
January 08, 2010 - Department of Energy Announces Inaugural ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit
January 07, 2010 - Recovery Act Announcement: Secretary Chu Announces $47 Million to Improve Efficiency in Information Technology and Communications Sectors
January 06, 2010 - DOE Webinar Jan. 12 - Greensburg, Kansas: Lessons Learned and Steps Forward
January 04, 2010
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