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April 30, 2013
Bush Presidential Center Achieves LEED Platinum Certification
The George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas, announced that it has earned Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. More
April 30, 2013
Energy Department Announces $13 Million to Advance Ocean Energy Technologies and Launches New Video on Water Power
The Energy Department announced today up to $13 million in funding to develop and test advanced components and technologies to boost the performance of marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) energy systems. More
April 25, 2013
Geothermal Brine Brings Low-Cost Power with Big Potential
Thanks to a $1 million EERE investment, heat from geothermal fluids--a byproduct of gold mining--will be generating electricity this year for less than 6¢ a kilowatt/hr, with ElectraTherm's new plug-and-play technology. More
April 22, 2013
California Wind Project Earns Environmental Analysis Award
The California Association of Environmental Professionals awarded the Ocotillo Wind project in Southern California with its highest award for Outstanding Environmental Analysis, Pattern Energy announced. More
April 22, 2013
Middle School Students Compete in Second Annual Pennsylvania KidWind Challenge
The Pennsylvania KidWind Challenge, sponsored in part by the Wind Powering America initiative and administered by Penn State, allowed students to apply their knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to create turbine designs. More
April 19, 2013
California High-Speed Rail Project Moves Forward with Legal Settlement
The California High-Speed Rail Authority announced a legal settlement agreement that allows it to move forward with high-speed rail construction. More
April 19, 2013
New York Announces $88 Million in Energy Efficiency Projects Completed in 2012
New York announced that the New York Power Authority financed and completed 83 energy efficiency projects totaling more than $88 million in 2012 at public facilities throughout the state. More
April 17, 2013
First U.S. Grid-Connected Enhanced Geothermal System Deployed
The Energy Department recognized the nation's first commercial enhanced geothermal system project to supply electricity to the grid. More
April 17, 2013
Energy Department Highlights Nissan's Better Plants Challenge Showcase Project in Tennessee
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. More
April 10, 2013
New Database Shows Benefits of Energy Efficiency Programs
The Energy Department recognized a new publicly available database that offers federal, state, and local decision-makers information documenting the results of energy-efficiency programs in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. More