EERE Press Releases

Energy Department Announces Regional Winners of University Clean Energy Business Competition

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 MST

Six Student Teams Advance to Final Level of National Competition.

Energy Department Launches Public-Private Partnership to Deploy Hydrogen Infrastructure

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 MST

The Energy Department today launched H₂USA—a new public-private partnership focused on advancing hydrogen infrastructure to support more transportation energy options for U.S. consumers, including fuel cell electric vehicles.

Energy Department Announces Over $16 Million for Innovative Small Businesses Focused on Energy Technologies

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 MST

Acting Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman today announced that the Energy Department will award 88 grants to small businesses in 28 states to develop clean energy technologies with a strong potential for commercialization and job creation.

Obama Administration Launches Competition for Three New Manufacturing Innovation Institutes

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 MST

The Obama Administration today announced that it is launching competitions to create three new manufacturing innovation institutes with a Federal commitment of $200 million across five Federal agencies.

Energy Department and the NSTA Launch America's Home Energy Education Challenge 2013-2014 Program

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 MST

Registration Now Open For Student Energy Conservation Competition; Program Inspires Student Interest in STEM, While Teaching How Saving Energy Saves Money.

Energy Department Announces New Innovative Projects to Develop Advanced Drop-in Biofuels for Military Jets and Ships

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 MST

The Energy Department today announced nearly $18 million in four innovative pilot-scale biorefineries that will test renewable biofuels as a domestic alternative to power our cars, trucks, and planes that meet military specifications for jet fuel and shipboard diesel.

Energy Department Highlights Nissan's Better Plants Challenge Showcase Project in Tennessee

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 MST

The Energy Department recognized Nissan's participation in the Better Buildings, Better Plants Challenge and its showcase project at the company's new energy efficient paint plant in Smyrna, Tennessee.

Nevada Deploys First U.S. Commercial, Grid-Connected Enhanced Geothermal System

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 MST

As part of the Obama Administration's all-of-the-above energy strategy, the Energy Department today recognized the nation's first commercial enhanced geothermal system project to supply electricity to the grid.

Energy Department Announces Apps for Vehicles Challenge Winners

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 MST

As part of the Obama Administration's commitment to expand access to data and reduce fuel costs for consumers, the Energy Department today announced the winners of the Apps for Vehicles Challenge.

Energy Department Launches New Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 MST

As part of the Obama Administration's commitment to revitalizing America's manufacturing sector, today the Energy Department launched the Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative (CEMI).