EERE Network News EERE's newsletter, the EERE Network News, covers national and international energy efficiency and renewable energy news and events, as well as new EERE Web sites and energy facts. en-us http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/ energy efficiency renewable energy solar wind biomass hydrogen geothermal Ernest Moniz Sworn in as New Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz was sworn in as the new energy secretary after being unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate. http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=19309 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 MST http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=19309 DOE Names Regional University Clean Energy Business Competition Winners The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the six regional winners of its National Clean Energy Business Plan Competition. http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=19308 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 MST http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=19308 Tribes to Receive New Energy Department Assistance for Clean Energy The Energy Department announced that five tribes will receive technical assistance through the Strategic Technical Assistance Response Team (START) Program for renewable energy project development and installation. The five tribes are located in the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, and Wisconsin. http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=19307 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 MST http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=19307 USDA to Boost Rural Electric Grid Efficiency and Reliability in 8 States The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced funding for four rural electric projects in eight states—Colorado, Georgia, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, and Wyoming, and includes more than $20 million in Smart Grid funding. http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=19310 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 MST http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=19310 EcoCAR 2 Teams Cruise Forward with Second Year Finals During the week of May 20, all 15 EcoCAR 2 teams will be competing in the second-year finals of the competition that challenges students from across North America to develop highly efficient vehicles using technologies. http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=19314 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 MST http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=19314