EERE Press Releases

Federal and Industry Partners Issue Challenge to Manufacturers

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 MST

A coalition that includes the U.S. federal government and over 200 major commercial building sector partners has challenged to U.S. manufacturers to build wireless sub- meters that cost less than $100 apiece.

Energy Department Announces New Investments to Drive Cost-Competitive Next Generation Efficient Lighting

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 MST

American Innovation in New, More Efficient Lighting Will Boost National Competitiveness in Manufacturing

Maine Project Launches First Grid-Connected Offshore Wind Turbine in the United States

Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 MST

Energy Department-Supported Project Deploys First of its Kind Floating Wind Turbine.

EcoCAR 2 Competition Announces Year Two Winner: Penn State University

Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 MST

EcoCAR 2: Plugging In to the Future today named Pennsylvania State University its Year Two winner at the EcoCAR 2013 Competition in San Diego.

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 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 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.